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Lander Acquitted, Criticizes Trump’s ICE Detention Policies

6/12/2026

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Lander Acquitted

Lander praised rule of law after acquittal, saying protection denied to immigrant detainees by President Donald Trump and ICE.
Judge found Lander not guilty of misdemeanor charges from September 2025 inspection at Manhattan immigration detention facility.
Lander, 75 others and nearly a dozen elected officials were arrested at 26 Federal Plaza.
He rejected a plea deal, chose trial to question ICE, and will call three witnesses.

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Lander Acquitted

President Donald Trump nominated Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, praising him as highly respected.
Brad Lander was found not to have obstructed an elevator in Manhattan, ending his trial on obstruction charges.
Courtroom scene showed Lander weeping, saying the rule of law let government prove its case.
Prosecutors said they would not request jail time, and no ICE agents testified at trial.

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Lander Acquitted

Lander praised rule of law after acquittal, saying protection denied to immigrant detainees by President Donald Trump and ICE.
Judge found Lander not guilty of misdemeanor charges from September 2025 inspection at Manhattan immigration detention facility.
Lander, 75 others and nearly a dozen elected officials were arrested at 26 Federal Plaza.
He rejected a plea deal, chose trial to question ICE, and will call three witnesses.

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