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Brad Lander: “You don't have the authority to arrest US Citizens.”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander Confronts Security Over Arrest of New York City Comptroller

Published | Video Starts at 00:09

You don't have it. I'm not obstructing. I'm standing right here in the hallway. I asked to see the judicial warrant. By asking for a judicial warrant, You don't have the authority to arrest US Citizens. Asking for a judicial warrant. Upstate. Where are you taking him? Hello. Hi. I'm the controller's press secretary. Where are you taking the comptroller of the New York. (00:09–00:12)

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Reiterates that authorities lack the power to arrest US citizens without a judicial warrant.

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