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New York Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Times
After His ICE Arrest, Brad Lander Has the Spotlight. Is It Too Late?
When Brad Lander invited reporters to federal immigration court in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, he might have predicted some, but not all, of what would follow. Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, said his prime goal was to help escort immigrants from the building, acting as a physical buffer to dissuade immigration agents from interceding. He said that getting arrested 'was certainly not my plan.' But Mr. Lander was arrested, roughly handled and handcuffed by federal agents, with the confrontation recorded and seen by millions. He was held for several hours before the authorities released him without filing criminal charges. And when he emerged from custody, he was met by a cheering crowd of hundreds of people, including Gov. Kathy Hochul. His arrest put him at the center of a national debate over immigration and due process following the similar treatment of other Democrats, including Senator Alex Padilla of California and Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark. It was a rare moment of unity on the mayoral campaign trail, with several candidates criticizing his arrest and calling for his release, and a moment in the spotlight for Mr. Lander, who has been running a distant third in the polls. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
2 court officers slashed in Manhattan Criminal Courthouse lobby, police say
Two court officers were slashed Monday in the lobby of Manhattan Criminal Court, police say. Police say one man has been taken into custody. So far, there's no word on the charges against him. It happened around 9:45 a.m. inside 100 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. Police said at least two court officers were injured, but there was no immediate word on the extent of their injuries. Check back soon for the latest updates on this developing story.
New York Times
12-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Inside a Courthouse, Chaos and Tears as Trump Accelerates Deportations
Inside an immigration courthouse in the heart of Lower Manhattan, federal agents in T-shirts and caps cover their faces with masks as they discreetly attend routine hearings filled with immigrants. The agents tip off other officers huddled in the court's staid hallways as undocumented immigrants on their radar leave the hearings. They then move in to arrest their targets, sometimes leading to disorderly scenes as husbands are separated from wives, and parents from children. The scene unfolding in New York City has repeated itself in immigration courthouses across the nation, a window into the Trump administration's accelerating crackdown amid pressure from the White House to ramp up deportations. In Los Angeles, workplace raids have inflamed tensions and led to demonstrations. In New York, the courthouse arrests have emerged as a defining flashpoint. In June, hundreds came and went at one federal building — for asylum hearings, citizenship applications and mandated check-ins with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Some left in handcuffs. Immigrants arrested after appearing in courtrooms on higher floors were ferried by agents to holding cells on the 10th floor, an off-limits area where ICE typically keeps a few people for several hours as they are processed and transferred elsewhere. But ICE agents have apprehended so many people showing up for routine appointments this month that the facilities appear to be overcrowded. Hundreds of migrants have slept on the floor or sitting upright, sometimes for days, said Francisco Castillo, a Dominican immigrant who was held there for three days last week. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Arraignment of accused SoHo crypto kidnappers takes on feel of mini trial. Here's what happened.
Grand jury indictments were unsealed Wednesday for the two men accused in the Lower Manhattan cryptocurrency and torture case. But what happened in court was far from your run-of-the-mill arraignment, CBS News New York's Doug Williams reported. Arraignment turns into something else entirely John Woeltz and William Duplessie pleaded not guilty together in court. Each have been indicted by a grand jury and charged with the kidnap and torture of a man from Italy last month inside a SoHo apartment, allegedly over crypto funds and passkeys. The judge started by telling both sides to explain the case. The defense then had the opportunity to defend its client in what played out almost like a mini trial. The prosecution argued against bail, saying the alleged victim's testimony not only led to a grand jury indictment, but his story and his injuries corroborated the findings of police. Among other things, prosecutors allege that while the victim was abducted, he was shocked with electric wires and his leg was cut with a saw. Investigators found body armor, night vision goggles, ammunition and t-shirts with a photo of a gun held to the victim's head in the apartment. Read more: Accused NYC crypto kidnappers had 2 NYPD detectives working as security, police sources say Defense says notion of torture "completely false" Defense attorneys painted a totally different picture. Duplessie's attorney, Sanford Talkin, told the the judge, "The narrative about the victim being confined and tortured is completely false." The defense claims to have surveillance video of the alleged victim under no duress or supervision, including, most notably, one they say shows him smoking a cigarette by himself on the street 36 hours prior to his alleged escape. Prosecutors responded by showing the judge a photo, which reporters could not see. However, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Khan said it depicted the victim having been "set on fire." Shortly thereafter, the judge said he'd heard enough. Defense attorneys argued for $1 million bail, ankle bracelets, and parental supervision, but all of that was denied by the judge, for now. Everyone will be back in court on July 15 to potentially revisit the requests.
Al Arabiya
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Thousands in New York protest immigration raids
Several thousand people took to the streets of New York City on Tuesday to protest the immigration policies of US President Donald Trump, after a series of raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparked demonstrations across the country. 'No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here,' chanted protesters who initially gathered at Foley Square, a plaza in front of a courthouse where several migrants were detained by law enforcement on Friday. Protesters marched into Lower Manhattan, many carrying signs reading 'ICE, out of New York,' in reference to the federal immigration police whose raids to arrest undocumented immigrants have ramped up in recent weeks. 'I'm here to stand up for those who don't have a voice to be here at the moment, especially for my mom,' one woman at the protest told AFP. She requested anonymity, given her Mexican mother's undocumented immigration status. 'Honestly, this country wouldn't be what it is without the immigrants. So I'm here for them,' she added. Another protester named Jacqueline, a 23-year-old American woman with Mexican heritage, told AFP: 'I'm here to defend my family... I fear for them now, and I don't want to live in a society where I'm in fear for my family's health.' The march in New York was more peaceful than its counterpart in Los Angeles, where ongoing demonstrations between protesters and police have spurred Trump to deploy thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines. Protests like those in LA are 'unacceptable and will not be tolerated if attempted in our city,' said New York Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday, who added that the New York Police Department was prepared 'to handle any issues that may arise, especially when we are faced with deep division in our society.' Adams did not implement a Tuesday night curfew in New York, unlike his counterpart in Los Angeles.
