Dossier
Ariel Cohen
Coverage of Ariel Cohen in the Nexus archive.
- Judge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case
A federal judge ruled that Brad Lander is not guilty of misdemeanor obstruction for blocking an elevator during a protest at 26 Federal Plaza, finding the government failed to prove intentional obstruction. Lander, who was protesting immigrant detention conditions, argued he would have moved if asked, and the judge noted his actions did not suggest intent to block.
- Brad Lander stands trial over elevator-blocking arrest at New York City ICE facility
Brad Lander faces trial for allegedly blocking elevators at a New York City ICE facility while protesting. His defense argues the protest aimed to scrutinize ICE operations, while prosecutors claim he obstructed elevator use. Testimonies and video evidence are central to the case.