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Brad Lander: “In September, about 75 of us said we have to do more to, you…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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That was back in June, and I was just trying to accompany immigrant neighbors. I went back every week after that. And In September, about 75 of us said we have to do more to, you know, put our bodies in the way and to demand to see what ICE is doing in those detention facilities. So along with 10 other elected officials and about 75 New Yorkers, we went to the 10th floor and demanded access. (00:50–01:01)

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