NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested by ICE Agents Outside Federal Court

Chaotic Arrest Scene

• 🚨 A chaotic scene unfolded outside a federal immigration court when NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents.
• 🏛️ Lander, who is also the City Comptroller, was reportedly detained while attempting to see a judicial warrant for an individual being taken away by immigration agents.

Lander's Actions and Demands

• ✋ Lander was seen with his hand on the detainee's shoulder, repeatedly demanding to see the judicial warrant.
• 🗣️ He stated he was not obstructing and questioned the agents' authority to arrest US citizens.
• ❓ Lander and his press secretary repeatedly asked where the detainee was being taken and under what authority.

ICE Response and Escalation

• 🚶‍♂️ ICE agents instructed onlookers to back up, stating they were interfering.
• 🚫 Lander was told to step back and was informed that he did not have the authority to arrest US citizens.
• 🚗 The situation escalated as agents attempted to move the detainee, with Lander continuing to demand to see the warrant.