State Comptroller Brad Lander was briefly detained after allegedly obstructing an ICE arrest and demanding a judicial warrant, which experts say isn’t required for immigration cases.
Video shows Lander clinging to agents, shouting, “Where is the warrant?” Though charges were dropped, federal officials say the investigation continues.
The incident adds to rising tensions, with ICE reporting a 413% increase in assaults on agents. Critics call Lander’s actions unlawful; supporters say he was defending civil rights.
