Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by federal agents at an immigration courthouse in Manhattan for obstructing the detention of an undocumented man by ICE. Lander witnessed the incident while observing court hearings and questioned the agents about their authority, demanding to see a judicial warrant. The situation escalated, leading to Lander's handcuffing. His arrest draws attention due to previous incidents where officials have challenged ICE's enforcement actions, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding immigration enforcement in the U.S.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
Lander repeatedly asks the agents if they have a judicial warrant, asserting, 'You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens asking for a judicial warrant.'
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