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NYC Comptroller Lander Arrested by ICE at Immigration Court

NYC Comptroller Lander Arrested by ICE at Immigration Court

Above: Brad Lander speaks during the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) mayoral forum in New York on May 17, 2025. Image copyright: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Politicians seeking higher office are undermining law enforcement safety through dangerous political stunts. ICE officers face unprecedented assault rates while Democrats stage viral moments instead of respecting federal authority. No one is above the law, especially when they physically obstruct federal officers performing their duties.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 60% chance that the United States will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before Jan. 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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