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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 happened 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.
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Left / center-leftJudge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest

PBS NewsHour · Center-left · News report

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

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jun 11, 8:58 PM

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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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 11, 10:39 PM

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.

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C · CenterMostly Factual
Times of IsraelNews report · Jun 11, 9:14 PM

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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Jun 11, 8:58 PM: PBS NewsHour joined the source map.

Jun 11, 9:14 PM: Times of Israel joined the source map.

Jun 11, 10:39 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

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