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June 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.

While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.

This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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seen some people complaining that this is a political stunt and lemme say if this was the kind of political stunt more politicians were doing on a regular basis we wouldn't be where we are today

dude is actually putting himself on the line here, fuck off with that shit
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Hi, it’s Meg again. Brad is still in ICE custody.

We are grateful to the many friends, supporters, and allies who have gathered in Federal Plaza.

Together we are standing up for those with no voice.
June 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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"The labor movement is escalating actions and experimenting with tactics. Labor for Democracy is planning to launch a political education program for union members. UNITE HERE Local 274 is teaming with the local AFL-CIO council on direct actions in Philly against the so-called Big Beautiful Bill."
“I think a lot of us live very isolated lives,” he says. ​“So seeing thousands of people come out together with shared values and shared analysis of what the problem is helps us feel less isolated and more connected.” #NoKingsDay

inthesetimes.com/article/no-k...
“No Kings” Seeded a Mass Movement Against Trump, Backed by Labor
This weekend’s protests rallied millions in defense of immigrant workers and against authoritarianism. Now what?
inthesetimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM