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Brad Lander: “Without status means you are subject to expedited removal…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander Advocates for Immigrant Rights Amidst ICE Detention Controversy in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 03:01

The judge said, okay, if I dismiss your case. You will be without status. Do you understand? And of course he didn't understand. He said no. What is without status? But Without status means you are subject to expedited removal and you might be grabbed by ICE agents as you get to the elevator lobby. Yeah. Justin, what do you say to the claim that you were assaulting immigration officer? And for you, where's the line between advocating for an immigrant and impeding an arrest? (03:01–03:11)

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Asserts that being without status subjects individuals to expedited removal and potential ICE detention.

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