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City Comptroller Arrested During Controversial ICE Intervention

6/17/2025

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City Comptroller Brad Lander faced a shocking arrest by masked federal agents at an immigration court in Lower Manhattan on June 17. While observing hearings, he intervened during an attempted immigrant detention, insisting on a warrant. Although released without charges, the incident sparked outrage among fellow Democrats, who fiercely criticized the actions of ICE agents.

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City Comptroller Brad Lander faced a shocking arrest by masked federal agents at an immigration court in Lower Manhattan on June 17. While observing hearings, he intervened during an attempted immigrant detention, insisting on a warrant. Although released without charges, the incident sparked outrage among fellow Democrats, who fiercely criticized the actions of ICE agents.