NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Arrested by ICE at Immigration Court
Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents for obstructing an immigration operation just before the primary election.
Overview
Brad Lander, a Democratic mayoral candidate and NYC comptroller, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court in Manhattan.
The arrest occurred while Lander was allegedly obstructing an operation to detain an immigrant he was escorting.
Federal agents charged Lander with assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer during the incident.
His arrest has drawn criticism from several Democratic officials, who claim it was politically motivated and an abuse of power.
Lander's arrest comes just a week before the Democratic primary election, where he is trailing behind other candidates in polls.
Analysis
Emphasizes Lander's wife's shock over his arrest, questioning its alignment with the rule of law.
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FAQ
Initially, the charges against Brad Lander were not disclosed in the article provided, but it mentioned he was detained for obstructing an immigration operation. However, another source indicates federal agents charged him with assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer during the incident.
Brad Lander was at the immigration court volunteering for an immigrants' rights organization and was attempting to escort a person named Edgardo.
The arrest occurred just a week before the Democratic primary election, where Lander is a candidate.
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