Brad Lander arrested: Shocking photos show NYC mayoral candidate dragged, handcuffed by masked agents

Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.

Updated on: Jun 17, 2025 11:59 PM IST

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ICE apprehended New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander when he was "escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza," according to a statement from his wife.  (X@MikeNellis)

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The incident's video, which was shared on X, shows Lander outside a courtroom as masked police officers approach him. (AP)

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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is placed under arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and FBI agents outside federal immigration court on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova) (AP)

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In 2021, Lander was appointed as NYC comptroller. He is one of a contenders in the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary.  (AP)

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Calling for his release,  fellow Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said: “NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was just arrested by Trump’s ICE agents because he asked to see a judicial warrant."“This is fascism and all New Yorkers must speak in one voice. Release him now.” (AP)

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New York City council member Alexa Aviles speaks to the media after New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by ICE agents inside immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper (REUTERS)

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Meg Barnette, wife of New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander, speaks to the media after Lander was detained by ICE agents inside immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper (REUTERS)

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Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference about New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander being detained by ICE agents inside immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper (REUTERS)

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Meg Barnette, wife of New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander, speaks to the media after Lander was detained by ICE agents inside immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper (REUTERS)

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Meg Barnette, wife of New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander, speaks to the media after Lander was detained by ICE agents inside immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper (REUTERS)