Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, arrested by ICE agents at immigration court
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NYC Comptroller Lander Arrested by ICE at Immigration Court
Above: Brad Lander speaks during the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) mayoral forum in New York on May 17, 2025. Image copyright: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
This is another case of dangerous government overreach and authoritarian intimidation. Federal agents continue to violate basic constitutional rights, this time by detaining an elected official who simply asked to see a judicial warrant. The Trump administration is weaponizing ICE to silence anyone who dares question its immigration enforcement methods.
Republican narrative
Politicians seeking higher office are undermining law enforcement safety through dangerous political stunts. ICE officers face unprecedented assault rates while Democrats stage viral moments instead of respecting federal authority. No one is above the law, especially when they physically obstruct federal officers performing their duties.