
Watch: Moment NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander is detained by ICE New York City's top financial officer, who is running to be its next mayor, was handcuffed and arrested by federal agents while guiding a defendant out of immigration court on Tuesday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Brad Lander, who is the city's comptroller, "for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer", a spokesperson said. Lander, who was later released, said he "certainly did not" assault an officer.
Main Idea: NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander was briefly detained by ICE after he escorted a man out of immigration court, then released without charges.
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The arrest could scare people from speaking up in courts, making immigrants, workers, and voters less willing to challenge authorities. It may also deepen conflict around ICE raids and add stress in communities.
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