Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, was arrested by ICE agents during a protest at an immigration court. Lander had attempted to escort immigrants facing arrest, sparking outrage among Democrats and activists who see this as part of a larger crackdown on dissent. Following his detention, which lasted only a few hours before he was released without charges, Lander criticized the aggressive tactics employed by ICE and highlighted the overreach of federal agents. This incident has drawn attention to the ongoing struggles between elected officials and immigration enforcement in the age of heightened federal scrutiny.