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Brad Lander: “We strengthened [sanctuary city policies] a lot when I was…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Upper West Side Town Hall with NYC Comptroller Brad Lander

Published | Video Starts at 1:05:02

… of domestic violence or you saw a crime, you need to be confident you could report it and that you wouldn't be arrested or deported just for doing that. But We strengthened [sanctuary city policies] a lot when I was in the City Council, including passing the bill that says ICE cannot be on Rikers Island. And I was proud to be a co sponsor of that bill. And you better believe I'm going to stand up and enforce it as mayor. (1:05:02–1:05:10)

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Asserts that Brad Lander helped strengthen sanctuary city policies, including a bill barring ICE from Rikers Island.

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