NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by DHS agents following alleged assault on federal officer

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a federal officer.

DHS told Fox News Digital that Lander is charged with assaulting or impeding a federal officer.

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Multiple public officials took to social media to react to the high-profile arrest.

"This is the latest example of the extreme thuggery...