NYC Mayoral Candidate Arrested During Immigration Protest
Written by Site Hub on June 18, 2025
New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE and FBI agents outside a Manhattan immigration court on June 17, 2025. Lander had linked arms with a man being detained and refused to let go, leading to a dramatic 40-second struggle before agents separated and arrested both men. Lander claimed he was merely accompanying immigrants and protested the lack of due process in recent ICE operations. Federal authorities charged him with assaulting officers and impeding their duties. The arrest sparked political reactions, with opponents decrying federal overreach amid ongoing protests over immigration enforcement tactics.
Source: AP News
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