adminNew York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander faced handcuffs Tuesday after physically blocking federal immigration agents from doing their jobs. The far-left activist turned politician threw himself into a chaotic scene at Manhattan’s federal building, linking arms with an illegal immigrant who authorities sought to detain. Video shows agents struggling for nearly a minute to separate Lander from the man before arresting both.
Lander’s campaign claims he was “observing court proceedings,” but footage reveals a deliberate effort to obstruct federal law enforcement. While ICE agents worked to remove an individual from the courtroom, the Democratic comptroller inserted himself as a human shield. His reckless actions forced officers to physically restrain him as he shouted about warrants and due process.
This stunt comes as ICE ramps up enforcement against dangerous criminals living illegally in sanctuary cities. Instead of supporting agents who protect communities, radical politicians like Lander prioritize virtue signaling over public safety. Their open-borders agenda puts American families at risk while encouraging more illegal crossings.
The arrested candidate has a history of pushing extreme policies that hamstring police and embolden lawbreakers. As comptroller, Lander slashed funding for law enforcement while funneling millions to migrant hotels. Now he’s literally fighting to keep illegal immigrants on New York streets despite rising crime.
Lander’s wife held an emotional press conference calling the arrest “shocking,” but conservatives see a different outrage. Federal agents shouldn’t have to wrestle elected officials just to enforce the law. This dangerous game of political theater puts both officers and bystanders in harm’s way.
The incident exposes the left’s contempt for border security and the rule of law. While Democrats scream about “fascism,” they’re the ones attacking constitutional authority when it doesn’t suit their agenda. ICE agents risk their lives daily to remove violent offenders – they deserve support, not physical resistance from grandstanding politicians.
New Yorkers are tired of leaders who care more about illegal immigrants than hardworking citizens. Crime surges while Lander plays activist games in courtrooms. His arrest proves that even progressive darlings aren’t above the law when they interfere with federal duties.
This spectacle should alarm every patriot watching our cities descend into chaos. The choice is clear: lawless sanctuary policies that coddle criminals, or strong borders that protect American communities. Lander’s arrest shows what happens when radical politicians finally face real consequences for their dangerous ideology.
