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demmiblue

(39,403 posts) Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:26 AM Jun 2025

Comptroller and NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander detained at immigration court

Comptroller and NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander detained at immigration court
— John Asbury (@johnasbury.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:16:51.746Z

Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
— Gwynne Hogan (@gwynnefitz.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:12:59.277Z

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Comptroller and NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander detained at immigration court (Original Post) demmiblue Jun 2025 OP

What's with those stupid backwards baseball caps? PatSeg Jun 2025 #1

Lander, as he's being cuffed: "You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens. You don't have the -- I'm not obstru demmiblue Jun 2025 #2

"when is a state AG going to arrest and prosecute ICE agents for kidnapping? they need to defend the citizens of their s orleans Jun 2025 #3

Even if they're not able to convict them, at least let these goons have a taste of their own rough medicine. sop Jun 2025 #8

exactly! nt orleans Jun 2025 #11

an amazing image demmiblue Jun 2025 #4

He looks like he's having a stroke! Polybius Jun 2025 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 2025 #5

From AOC: demmiblue Jun 2025 #9

Why would you even ask that question????? bluestarone Jun 2025 #10

Taken away by young masked men in backwards baseball caps and hoodies. Proud boys? sop Jun 2025 #6

Right? These aren't actual ICE agents obamanut2012 Jun 2025 #13

What is he charged with? purple_haze Jun 2025 #7

Probably the same charge used to arrest Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan. sop Jun 2025 #14

Start pulling those masks off, which I thought they hated masks MagickMuffin Jun 2025 #12

Hi, it's Meg again. Brad is still in ICE custody. demmiblue Jun 2025 #15

ICE accuses Lander of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer demmiblue Jun 2025 #16

New York Attorney General Letitia James on the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander. LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #18

Lander emerging from Federal Plaza now, with Governor Hochul. demmiblue Jun 2025 #19

PatSeg

(52,452 posts)

1. What's with those stupid backwards baseball caps?

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:31 AM

Jun 2025

That's really professional looking.....if you are an eight year old kid.

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

2. Lander, as he's being cuffed: "You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens. You don't have the -- I'm not obstru

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:42 AM

Jun 2025

jfc

Lander, as he's being cuffed: "You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens. You don't have the â€” I'm not obstructing; I'm standing right here in the hallway. I asked to see the judicial warrant. [...] You don't have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens asking for a judicial warrant."
— Samit Sarkar (@samitsarkar.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:38:31.844Z

orleans

(36,720 posts)

3. "when is a state AG going to arrest and prosecute ICE agents for kidnapping? they need to defend the citizens of their s

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:49 AM

Jun 2025

when is a state AG going to arrest and prosecute ICE agents for kidnapping? they need to defend the citizens of their states.
— KenGoldsholl (@kgsbca.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:29:46.077Z

sop

(17,818 posts)

8. Even if they're not able to convict them, at least let these goons have a taste of their own rough medicine.

Reply to orleans (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:03 PM

Jun 2025

orleans

(36,720 posts)

11. exactly! nt

Reply to sop (Reply #8)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:44 PM

Jun 2025

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

4. an amazing image

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 11:50 AM

Jun 2025

an amazing image
— post malone ergo propter malone (@proptermalone.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:43:01.420Z

Polybius

(21,605 posts)

17. He looks like he's having a stroke!

Reply to demmiblue (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:40 PM

Jun 2025

Hope he's alright.

Response to demmiblue (Original post)

PeaceWave This message was self-deleted by its author.

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

9. From AOC:

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:05 PM

Jun 2025

ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds.

He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings.

He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights.

This is political intimidation.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@aoc.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T16:59:51.924Z

bluestarone

(21,554 posts)

10. Why would you even ask that question?????

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:06 PM

Jun 2025

Any us citizen can do anything they wanted to, if they choose to!

sop

(17,818 posts)

6. Taken away by young masked men in backwards baseball caps and hoodies. Proud boys?

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:00 PM

Jun 2025

obamanut2012

(29,226 posts)

13. Right? These aren't actual ICE agents

Reply to sop (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:56 PM

Jun 2025

purple_haze

(401 posts)

7. What is he charged with?

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:02 PM

Jun 2025

sop

(17,818 posts)

14. Probably the same charge used to arrest Milwaukee County judge Hannah Dugan.

Reply to purple_haze (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:13 PM

Jun 2025

Judge Dugan was charged with obstructing and impeding an immigration arrest by federal officials.

MagickMuffin

(18,159 posts)

12. Start pulling those masks off, which I thought they hated masks

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 12:54 PM

Jun 2025

I guess they only hate them if it’s for health reasons. But covert operations they must remain anonymous, don’tyaknow!

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

15. Hi, it's Meg again. Brad is still in ICE custody.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:15 PM

Jun 2025

Hi, itâ€™s Meg again. Brad is still in ICE custody.

We are grateful to the many friends, supporters, and allies who have gathered in Federal Plaza.

Together we are standing up for those with no voice.
— Brad Lander (@bradlander.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T17:56:40.575Z

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

16. ICE accuses Lander of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:29 PM

Jun 2025

CONFIRMED

ICE accuses Lander of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer
— Molly Crane-Newman (@mollycranenewman.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T18:24:22.001Z

LetMyPeopleVote

(176,289 posts)

18. New York Attorney General Letitia James on the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:49 PM

Jun 2025

Link to tweet

demmiblue

(39,403 posts)

19. Lander emerging from Federal Plaza now, with Governor Hochul.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 03:31 PM

Jun 2025

Lander emerging from Federal Plaza now, with Governor Hochul.
— Gwynne Hogan (@gwynnefitz.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T20:24:05.740Z

Lander says he's fine, lost a button in the scuffle earlier. "I will be fine but Edgardo will not be fine," he says of man taken by ICE when he was detained. Lander says he has not been charged at this point.
— Gwynne Hogan (@gwynnefitz.bsky.social) 2025-06-17T20:29:55.219Z

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