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NYC comptroller, mayoral candidate arrested by ICE agents

CBS News · 28 days ago
CBS News
CBS News
28 days ago

Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, says he was trying to escort a man from immigration proceedings on Tuesday when ICE agents forced them apart and arrested Lander. Officials accused Lander of assaulting law enforcement. He was later released without being charged.

Breakdown
  • Brad Lander was detained by ICE while trying to escort a man from immigration proceedings.
  • Lander was accused of assaulting law enforcement but released without charges. 38s
  • The incident is part of a series of confrontations between Democratic officials and immigration authorities. 1m 8s
  • ICE asserts agents do not need a warrant to detain non-citizens in public places. 1m 52s
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