Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday inside a Lower Manhattan immigration courthouse while attempting to shield a migrant from arrest.
The incident took place at 26 Federal Plaza, the city's primary immigration court, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have ramped up detentions of migrants attending routine hearings. Lander, a Democrat known for his progressive stances, was observing court proceedings when he attempted to escort a man from the building.
