Dossier
Michael Bass
Coverage of Michael Bass in the Nexus archive.
- 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.