New York, NY (June 17, 2025) – Following the unlawful arrest of Comptroller Brad Lander, NYC Council Member Pierina Sanchez released the following statement:
“The arrest of Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE is a fascist tactic pulled straight from the authoritarian playbook. It is not law enforcement — it is repression of dissent, and the weaponization of federal power against those who speak up for justice.
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