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NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Highlights Irony of Being Arrested by Immigrant Officers
New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander expressed surprise regarding the identity of the officers who arrested him outside an immigration court. He noted that the arresting agents from the Department of Homeland Security were immigrants themselves. This intriguing detail emerged during his public remarks following the incident.
On Tuesday, Lander discussed the arrest on MSNBC’s “All In with Chris Hayes”. He addressed the circumstances leading to his detention, which unfolded outside the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza. Video evidence of the arrest depicted Lander attempting to engage the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He repeatedly questioned the officers, seeking to see a judicial warrant.
“I will let go when you show me the judicial warrant,” Lander stated in the video. His determination to understand the legality behind his arrest was palpable as he pressed the agents for clarity. This confrontation has drawn significant media attention and public interest.
Understanding the Arrest
After the incident, Lander shared his feelings about the experience, describing it as both
