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Brad Lander: “ICE moved for the dismissal of his [Abu Bakr's] opportunity…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander Discusses Immigration Court Experiences and New York City Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 01:45

He spoke to the judge about it, and the judge said, it sounds like you have, you know, a credible fear. I want to make sure we can give you an opportunity to present your case. Unfortunately, ICE moved for the dismissal of his [Abu Bakr's] opportunity to seek asylum, and the judge denied it. This did not happen last week when I was in the courtroom. So props to that judge, because that judge made clear that ICE had not presented a proper written … (01:45–01:55)

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Asserts that ICE attempted to dismiss an asylum seeker's case, but the judge denied the motion.

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