City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested during a confrontation with law enforcement officers at an immigration courthouse, prompting a rally at Foley Plaza. Supporters, including his wife, attorney Meg Barnette, defended Lander, asserting his well-being and decrying unlawful immigration proceedings. Prominent politicians, such as Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul, publicly condemned the arrest and demanded Lander's release. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions around immigration practices, particularly amidst a mayoral primary where Lander and Mamdani had recently endorsed each other as top candidates.
Lander's wife, attorney Meg Barnette, spoke to supporters at the rally, saying Lander was well and had had a police detail with him at the time.
Other politicians, including Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, strongly condemned the arrest and called for Lander's immediate release.
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