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Brad Lander: “That agency [ICE] needs to be abolished entirely.”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

An Interview with NY-10 Congressional Candidate: Brad Lander

Published April 22, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:15

First, I don't know why any law enforcement we need are wearing masks, don't identify. We should not have any federal law enforcement that act like ICE is acting. And so That agency [ICE] needs to be abolished entirely. And then as part of comprehensive immigration reform with a clear path to citizenship for people here without documents, with a rational process for people who are seeking asylum because they fear persecution to get a chance to do it. (07:15–07:19)

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