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Judge acquits Brad Lander in immigration court protest case
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: A magistrate judge acquitted Democratic candidate Brad Lander of criminal charges tied to his September arrest at an immigration court protest.
WHO: U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo
WHAT: Acquitted Brad Lander of criminal charges related to his arrest at a protest inside a building housing an immigration court
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM ET
WHERE: New York, USA
WHY: Federal prosecutors argued Lander obstructed an elevator while sitting in front of it for 20 to 25 minutes.
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