Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested by federal agents while trying to assist a detainee exiting an immigration court. Witnessed by an AP reporter, the arrest unfolded as Lander expressed his intention to accompany immigrants out of the courtroom. Tensions escalated as agents warned Lander he was obstructing, leading to a physical separation. Lander protested that he was not obstructing and challenged the agents' authority to arrest U.S. citizens seeking judicial warrants. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of federal immigration enforcement actions at courts.
I'm not obstructing, I'm standing right here in the hallway.
You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens asking for a judicial warrant.
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