Julia Salazar
Coverage of Julia Salazar in the Nexus archive.
- Jailbreak or justice? NYS lawmakers, advocates debate parole bills that would give convicted killers another shot at freedom
New York lawmakers are considering two parole bills: Elder Parole, which would allow incarcerated individuals aged 55+ with 15 years served to seek parole hearings, and Fair & Timely Parole, which shifts the burden of proof to the state to justify denying release. Supporters argue the bills promote fairness and reduce prison costs, while critics claim they risk public safety by potentially freeing violent offenders.
- 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.
- Brad Lander undergoes federal criminal trial for protest arrest at 26 Federal Plaza
Congressional candidate Brad Lander is undergoing a federal criminal trial for his arrest during a 2025 protest at 26 Federal Plaza against ICE. He was charged with obstructing the usual use of a federal facility after blocking a hallway during a demonstration, while other defendants accepted plea deals. Lander argues that ICE's enforcement actions, not his protest, constitute the real obstruction.
- Albany reels in ICE
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state Democrats passed legislation to restrict ICE operations and limit NYPD cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including bans on crowd control assistance and masks for federal officers. The measures face implementation challenges, as demonstrated by a recent Brooklyn incident where the NYPD's crowd control actions during an ICE operation drew criticism from immigrant advocates.
- Socialist Mayor Mamdani bashes ICE after chaotic protest leads to arrests: ‘Cruel and inhumane’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a chaotic protest led to arrests in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. The protest was sparked by ICE's arrest of Chidozie Wilson Okeke, an illegal immigrant from Nigeria accused of assault and drug possession. Nine demonstrators were detained during the protest.
- Socialist Mayor Mamdani bashes ICE after chaotic protest leads to arrests: ‘Cruel and inhumane’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a chaotic protest in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood led to arrests. The protest was over ICE's arrest of Chidozie Wilson Okeke, an illegal immigrant from Nigeria with previous arrests on assault and drug possession charges. Nine demonstrators were detained during the protest.