NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Arrested by ICE Agents at Immigration Court

Arrest of Brad Lander

• 🚨 Brad Lander, a Democratic mayoral candidate and NYC Comptroller, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
• 📍 The arrest occurred at immigration court while Lander was observing proceedings.
• ❓ Sources indicate Lander was attempting to accompany someone out of the courtroom and was asking for a judicial warrant.

Wife's Statement on Due Process

• ⚖️ Lander's wife, an attorney, stated that the events did not represent the rule of law or due process.
• 🗣️ She described the treatment of individuals as unacceptable within the city and the country.

Political Context

• 🏃 Lander is one of 11 Democratic candidates running to replace Mayor Adams.
• 🤝 He recently cross-endorsed fellow candidate Assemblyman Zoron Mandani, forming an alliance against former Governor Andrew Cuomo.