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Brad Lander Arrested by Federal Agents at NYC Immigration Court

The HillJuly 5, 20251 min4,836 views
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Arrest at Immigration Court

  • 🏛️ Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller and mayoral hopeful, was arrested by federal agents while accompanying an individual at an immigration court.
  • 🚨 The Department of Homeland Security stated Lander was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer and impeding a federal agent.

Witness Account of the Incident

  • 👥 Lander and others linked arms with the individual being detained and were then swarmed by masked agents in full uniform.
  • ❓ When asked for a judicial warrant and badge numbers, the agents refused to provide details.
  • 🚶‍♂️ The speaker, an attorney, was shoved out of the way by agents.

Concerns Over Rule of Law

  • ⚖️ The speaker described the events as shocking and unacceptable, stating it did not align with the rule of law or due process.
  • ⚠️ There is a concern that the treatment of individuals in this situation is unacceptable within the city and country.
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