New York Republican met with jeers during town hall in hotly contested district

By Steve Kastenbaum

Published February 2, 2026 at 4:55 AM EST

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York held his first town hall of the year Sunday, but he faced jeers, insults and questions about the recent events in Minneapolis and ICE tactics.

Steve Kastenbaum

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