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NYC Mayoral Candidate Lander Arrested at Immigration Court.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cattan, Nacha; Miller, Myles 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the arrest of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander outside an immigration court in Manhattan, where he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer. Lander was reportedly attempting to shield an undocumented immigrant from detention during a media event aimed at promoting legal funding for immigrants. His actions led to accusations of interference with law enforcement, prompting his arrest. The incident has sparked varied reactions, with New York Attorney General Letitia James condemning the arrest as an abuse of power, while a Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman emphasized the importance of law enforcement safety. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185997260
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