A far-left NYC mayoral candidate was apprehended by ICE agents after getting in the way of a lawful immigration activity outside a federal courthouse, the latest in a string of lawless actions by elected Democrats across America.
As the New York Post reported, City comptroller Brad Lander created a chaotic scene on Tuesday at Federal Plaza in Manhattan after he repeatedly demanded to see a warrant for an individual being escorted away by immigration officials.
As one will see in the video, Lander keeps his hands on the suspected illegal alien’s shoulder and refuses to let go. He is clearly committing a crime by obstructing ICE’s proceedings.
Then, the ICE officers spring into action and take care of the mayoral candidate.
“You don’t have the authority to arrest US citizens,” Lander whines as he’s being cuffed.
WATCH:
Comptroller Brad Lander arrested at immigration court just now.
Video from his office: pic.twitter.com/zY4hxS32El
— Josie Stratman (@JosieStratman) June 17, 2025
The Post reported that Lander was arrested on an obstruction of governmental administration charge.
Following the incident, Lander’s wife, Meg Barnette, posted on his X account that Lander’s team is aware of and monitoring the situation.
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad’s wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely. pic.twitter.com/jekaDFjsT1
— Brad Lander (@bradlander) June 17, 2025
Lander spokesperson Dora Pekec spoke to the New York Post following Lander’s arrest.
“While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad Lander was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE,” she said. “This is still developing, and we are monitoring the situation closely.”
This scene should bring to mind incidents like Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) physically assaulting federal agents at a detention facility in Newark last month. She now faces 17 years in prison.
ICE bodycam footage showed McIver not only laying hands on the officers during the altercation but verbally abusing them and threatening to destroy their careers.
“I touch whoever I want, motherf**ker!” McIver shouted.
