Federal agents arrest NYC mayoral candidate at immigration court
Summary
Federal agents arrested New York City mayoral candidate and comptroller Brad Lander at an immigration court. He was detained by ICE agents for allegedly obstructing their actions, but was later released without charges. The incident happened during a broader immigration enforcement push by the Trump administration.Key Facts
- Brad Lander, a candidate for New York City mayor and the current city comptroller, was arrested by ICE agents.
- The arrest occurred at an immigration court while Lander was helping someone leave the court.
- ICE accused Lander of assaulting and impeding a federal officer.
- Lander denied assaulting law enforcement and was released with no charges.
- ICE said the arrest was for interfering with their duties amidst increased assaults on their officers.
- Lander claimed the person he was helping, Edgardo, was being denied his legal rights.
- New York Attorney General and other officials criticized the arrest as an abuse of power.
- There has been an increase in immigration raids and deportations under the Trump administration.
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