New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Detained by ICE

Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended New York City Comptroller Brad Lander following an incident where he allegedly assaulted officers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS confirmed the arrest to the Daily Caller, noting the severity of the allegations.

Details of the Arrest

The DHS Assistant Secretary, Tricia McLaughlin, provided insights into the charges against Lander. She stated, “New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.” McLaughlin highlighted the increasing dangers faced by ICE officers, pointing out a significant 413% rise in assaults against them. She emphasized, “It is wrong that politicians seeking higher office undermine law enforcement safety to get a viral moment. No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences.”

Incident at the Courthouse

Lander’s arrest reportedly occurred while he was at the Midtown Manhattan courthouse attempting to escort a defendant from immigration court. Challenging the ICE agents during his detention, Lander questioned, “Do you have a judicial warrant?” according to a video released by his wife. This confrontation in such a public setting underscores ongoing tensions between state officials and federal immigration authorities.

Pattern of Democratic Politicians’ Detainments

This event marks yet another incident wherein a Democratic politician has been detained for actions related to immigration enforcement. Previously, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver faced similar issues, with Baraka trespassing at an ICE facility and McIver charged with assaulting immigration officers. Additionally, California Senator Alex Padilla gained attention after being removed by federal agents at a press conference for aggressively approaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Electoral Challenges Facing Lander

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Amid these legal troubles, Lander is participating in the New York Democratic Mayoral primary but faces stiff competition. According to a simulation by the Manhattan Institute, Lander is significantly trailing behind the frontrunner, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and others like Zohran Mahdani, a far-left socialist, and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. In this ranked choice setup, Lander’s position appears precarious as he only garnered 6 percent of the first round votes.

Attempts by the Daily Caller to reach Lander’s campaign for comments were unsuccessful, with no response received at the time of publication.