NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Allegedly Arrested by Unidentified ICE Agents

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was reportedly arrested on June 17, 2025, by a group of men who identified themselves as agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to reports, the individuals did not present identification or a judicial warrant, despite repeated requests from Comptroller Lander and others present. Lander was allegedly taken into custody for impeding an ICE investigation. Sources indicate that Lander was escorting an individual out of immigration court at the time of the incident. The legality of the arrest without a judicial warrant is being questioned by observers and legal experts. As of 3 PM Central Time on the day of the arrest, Comptroller Lander's whereabouts were reportedly unknown to those with him at the time of his detention.