Brad Lander, the New York City Comptroller and a Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents in Lower Manhattan. The incident occurred as he attempted to advocate for immigrants during a court hearing. Lander was demanding to see a warrant while standing with an immigrant whose case had just been dismissed. His arrest highlights tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the city, particularly with current Mayor Eric Adams, who has a complicated history with immigration policies and cooperation with ICE.
Lander's arrest occurred as he defended an immigrant at a federal court hearing, demanding transparency from ICE agents who moved to detain the individual.
Complications arise as Lander runs for mayor against incumbent Eric Adams, who has previously cooperated with ICE and faces political scrutiny.
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