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Brad Lander: “The spirit of that law was to keep ICE off of Rikers for…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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I know what the counsel has asserted is that the quid pro court is part of the problem here, rather than more directly pointing out ways in which the EO violates the. The law. But it certainly violates the spirit of the law. Like, The spirit of that law was to keep ICE off of Rikers for exactly this reason, out of fear that they would not respect due process. And here they are showing, you know, not even show. I mean, they are showing they don't respect due process. The president is saying he doesn't respect due process. (18:21–18:30)

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Asserts that the intent of the sanctuary city law was to prevent ICE from operating on Rikers Island due to due process concerns.

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