NYC comptroller arrested by federal agents at immigration court

By Gwynne Hogan

Published June 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM EDT

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who is also a mayoral candidate, was arrested and detained for several hours on Tuesday after he tried to escort a man out of a routine immigration hearing.

Gwynne Hogan

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