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New York City Director Brad Lander was arrested by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent on Tuesday, when he allegedly assaulted a federal official.
DHS told Fox News Digital that Lander is being charged with assaulting or obstructing a federal officer.
Several civil servants took him to social media and responded to a famous arrest.
New York City Director Bradlander was arrested by DHS agents on June 17, 2025. (Bloodlander/x)
“This is the latest example of extreme bangs where Trump’s ice is out of control. We can only imagine the families that our country’s families fear they have when faced with ice,” former New York governor and New York mayor candidate Andrew Cuomo wrote about the X.
Mayoral candidates Scott Stringer and Zoran Kwame Mamdani sought Lander to be released “quickly.”
“The recent politicization of federal immigration authorities under the Trump administration is both intrusive and shameful,” Stringer wrote. “I’m looking for Brad to be released soon. I want him to see him on the campaign path soon.”
“This is fascism, and every New Yorker has to speak in one voice,” Mamdani added. “Give him now.”
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The arrest was less than a month after the charges were filed against Newark, New Jersey, and mayor Rasboroka due to federal trespassing. Delaney HallPrivately operated Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.
This is a developing story. Please check again later for updates.
