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NYC Comptroller Lander Trial Over ICE Detention, Announces Congressional Run

6/11/2026

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Brad Lander, NYC comptroller, is on trial in a courthouse for his September 2025 arrest at 26 Federal Plaza while inspecting detention rooms.
He says ICE’s treatment of detainees is real crime, will question agency officials at trial, and announced a run for NY’s 10th Congressional District, will call three witnesses.
The September arrest followed a judge’s order that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE improve detention conditions.

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Story summary

Brad Lander, NYC comptroller, is on trial in a courthouse for his September 2025 arrest at 26 Federal Plaza while inspecting detention rooms.
He says ICE’s treatment of detainees is real crime, will question agency officials at trial, and announced a run for NY’s 10th Congressional District, will call three witnesses.
The September arrest followed a judge’s order that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE improve detention conditions.