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Brad Lander found not guilty after Federal Plaza arrest tied to ICE protest

Federal prosecutors unsuccessfully argued that Brad Lander obstructed an elevator as he sat in front of it for 20 to 25 minutes in September.

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What happenedBrad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing the elevators and elevator lobby while protesting in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza last September.
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Center-left ·News report
PBS NewsHour1h ago

Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest

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Federal prosecutors unsuccessfully argued that Brad Lander obstructed an elevator as he sat in front of it for 20 to 25 minutes in September.

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Center ·News report
ABC7 New York22m ago

Brad Lander found not guilty after Federal Plaza arrest tied to ICE protest

Brad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing the elevators and elevator lobby while protesting in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza last September.

Open source
Center ·News report
Times of Israel3h ago

Lander, NY Jewish progressive House candidate, acquitted after arrest in immigration court

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Former NYC comptroller, a Mamdani ally running primary campaign against Jewish centrist Democratic congressman, says he is 'genuinely moved by the rule of law'

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