City Comptroller Brad Lander condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions at courthouses in New York City, deeming them lawless and detrimental to immigrant communities. Amid a string of detentions, he specifically highlighted the case of Dylan Lopez Contreras, a public school student. Lander attended immigration hearings as part of a support program, encouraging New Yorkers to engage as 'Friends of the Court' in solidarity with those affected. His remarks reflect growing concerns about the treatment of immigrants and the integrity of legal processes amid increasing fear in these communities.
Lander described the recent ICE detentions at immigration hearings as lawless, emphasizing the fear these actions instill in New York City's immigrant communities.
Lander, running for mayor, participated in hearings as part of an initiative supporting immigrants, urging others to join in solidarity with those facing detentions.
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