Amir Khafagy
@amirkhafagy.bsky.social
Award-winning New York City-based labor reporter. Currently a Report for America Corps member with @documentedny.bsky.social
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Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
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Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Documented on Instagram: "Ahead of his meeting with President Trump @potus, mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani spoke with Documented’s reporter Amir Khafagy about his goals for tomorrow’’s White House visit ...
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shares his concerns for New York City's immigrants and his plans to ensure their safety and affordability. Listen to his thoughts ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Exclusive🚨
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Documented on Instagram: "Ahead of his meeting with President Trump @potus, mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani spoke with Documented’s reporter Amir Khafagy about his goals for tomorrow’’s White House visit ...
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shares his concerns for New York City's immigrants and his plans to ensure their safety and affordability. Listen to his thoughts ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Exclusive🚨
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, the mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social spoke with me for @documentedny.bsky.socialabout his goals for tomorrow’s White House visit and the urgent concerns facing immigrant New Yorkers.
www.instagram.com/p/DRTQhvPiDog/
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Most people in ICE detention have no criminal history. Why keep them detained? Cruelty, fear, and profit!
CEOs of charter flight companies make millions flying people away from their families and communities. It’s time to #DeICEflights. SEIU.org/DeICEflights
CEOs of charter flight companies make millions flying people away from their families and communities. It’s time to #DeICEflights. SEIU.org/DeICEflights
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Most people in ICE detention have no criminal history. Why keep them detained? Cruelty, fear, and profit!
CEOs of charter flight companies make millions flying people away from their families and communities. It’s time to #DeICEflights. SEIU.org/DeICEflights
CEOs of charter flight companies make millions flying people away from their families and communities. It’s time to #DeICEflights. SEIU.org/DeICEflights
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Yesterday, Mohamed Bahi was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Adams alleged straw donation scandal.
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
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In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
Mohamed Bahi Wanted a Seat at the Table. He Ended Up in Federal Court. - Documented Mohamed Bahi Wanted a Seat at the Table. He Ended Up in Federal Court.
Mohamed Bahi, former Chief Liaison to the Muslim Community, was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Eric Adams' alleged straw donation scandal.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday, Mohamed Bahi was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Adams alleged straw donation scandal.
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
Yesterday, Mohamed Bahi was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Adams alleged straw donation scandal.
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
Mohamed Bahi Wanted a Seat at the Table. He Ended Up in Federal Court. - Documented Mohamed Bahi Wanted a Seat at the Table. He Ended Up in Federal Court.
Mohamed Bahi, former Chief Liaison to the Muslim Community, was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Eric Adams' alleged straw donation scandal.
documentedny.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday, Mohamed Bahi was sentenced to probation in connection with Mayor Adams alleged straw donation scandal.
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
In an exclusive interview [email protected], Bahi charts his rise & fall
“If you don’t die a hero, you live long enough to be a villain.”
documentedny.com/2025/11/19/m...
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So much to look forward to ♥️
It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
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“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
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NYC’s First Farm Union is Fighting for a Fair Contract - Documented
Rooftop farm workers, organizing with the United Farm Workers at Brooklyn Grange, say that management has stalled negotiations.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
So much to look forward to ♥️
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They have farming in NYC! Who knew?
It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
NYC’s First Farm Union is Fighting for a Fair Contract - Documented
Rooftop farm workers, organizing with the United Farm Workers at Brooklyn Grange, say that management has stalled negotiations.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
They have farming in NYC! Who knew?
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I love this, and I would be ecstatic to see more in more cities
It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
NYC’s First Farm Union is Fighting for a Fair Contract - Documented
Rooftop farm workers, organizing with the United Farm Workers at Brooklyn Grange, say that management has stalled negotiations.
documentedny.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I love this, and I would be ecstatic to see more in more cities
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It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
NYC’s First Farm Union is Fighting for a Fair Contract - Documented
Rooftop farm workers, organizing with the United Farm Workers at Brooklyn Grange, say that management has stalled negotiations.
documentedny.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
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@amirkhafagy.bsky.social with another exposé at the intersection of immigrants and labor, this time at a NYC firm that prides itself on social responsibility.
Wage increases from $21 to $26/hr, set schedules, healthcare: BrooklynGrangeFarm.com is refusing to budge on these basic farmworker demands.
Wage increases from $21 to $26/hr, set schedules, healthcare: BrooklynGrangeFarm.com is refusing to budge on these basic farmworker demands.
It’s a new day in NYC.
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
“A worker at Brooklyn Grange’s Sunset Park farm says the fight for a fair contract is part of a larger battle for farm workers’ rights.”
Today these workers continue negotiations to secure the first UFW contract in NYC!
documentedny.com/2025/10/30/u...
NYC’s First Farm Union is Fighting for a Fair Contract - Documented
Rooftop farm workers, organizing with the United Farm Workers at Brooklyn Grange, say that management has stalled negotiations.
documentedny.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@amirkhafagy.bsky.social with another exposé at the intersection of immigrants and labor, this time at a NYC firm that prides itself on social responsibility.
Wage increases from $21 to $26/hr, set schedules, healthcare: BrooklynGrangeFarm.com is refusing to budge on these basic farmworker demands.
Wage increases from $21 to $26/hr, set schedules, healthcare: BrooklynGrangeFarm.com is refusing to budge on these basic farmworker demands.
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win could not have been possible without help from organized labor
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
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In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
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Labor Union Builds Mamdani Momentum in the Bronx - Documented
Early this morning, union members rallied behind Zohran Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo votes to supporting Mamdani's affordable housing and transportation agenda.
documentedny.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win could not have been possible without help from organized labor
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win could not have been possible without help from organized labor
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
Labor Union Builds Mamdani Momentum in the Bronx - Documented
Early this morning, union members rallied behind Zohran Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo votes to supporting Mamdani's affordable housing and transportation agenda.
documentedny.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social win could not have been possible without help from organized labor
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
In the Bronx, immigrant union members with
@32bjseiu.bsky.social hit the streets for Mamdani in hopes of shifting Cuomo's votes
New for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/11/04/u...
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From public safety to ICE raids, the first debate in the general election of the New York City mayor’s race put immigration front and center.
NYC Mayoral Debate: Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa Clash at NBC Studios - Documented
From public safety to ICE raids, the first debate in the general election of the New York City mayor’s race put immigration front and center.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From public safety to ICE raids, the first debate in the general election of the New York City mayor’s race put immigration front and center.
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The Fight Over NY's Sanctuary Status: Where NYC’s Mayoral Hopefuls Stand
With lawsuits, deportation threats, and federal scrutiny rising, the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy hangs in the balance #NYCDebate
#zohranfornyc #Cuomo #Sliwa
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The Fight Over NY's Sanctuary Status: Where NYC’s Mayoral Hopefuls Stand
With lawsuits, deportation threats, and federal scrutiny rising, the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy hangs in the balance #NYCDebate
#zohranfornyc #Cuomo #Sliwa
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Where the Mayoral Contenders Stand on Sanctuary Protections
With lawsuits, deportation threats, and federal scrutiny rising, the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy hangs in the balance.
documentedny.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The Fight Over NY's Sanctuary Status: Where NYC’s Mayoral Hopefuls Stand
With lawsuits, deportation threats, and federal scrutiny rising, the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy hangs in the balance #NYCDebate
#zohranfornyc #Cuomo #Sliwa
documentedny.com/2025/10/16/n...
The Fight Over NY's Sanctuary Status: Where NYC’s Mayoral Hopefuls Stand
With lawsuits, deportation threats, and federal scrutiny rising, the city’s long-standing sanctuary city policy hangs in the balance #NYCDebate
#zohranfornyc #Cuomo #Sliwa
documentedny.com/2025/10/16/n...
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There's still time to RSVP for next Tuesday's Killing The Story event — join us to hear from @laubast.bsky.social, @sanasaeed.bsky.social, @abdallahfayyad.bsky.social, Eman Mohammed, & Aline Batarseh about the treatment of Palestinian voices & stories in American media. https://bit.ly/42kmHoD
Killing the Story: Journalists speak on Palestine in U.S. newsrooms
Hear from journalists and media professionals on their experiences while attempting to cover the genocide in Palestine.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
There's still time to RSVP for next Tuesday's Killing The Story event — join us to hear from @laubast.bsky.social, @sanasaeed.bsky.social, @abdallahfayyad.bsky.social, Eman Mohammed, & Aline Batarseh about the treatment of Palestinian voices & stories in American media. https://bit.ly/42kmHoD
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Forming a Union: A Guide for Immigrant Workers
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Forming a Union: A Guide for Immigrant Workers - Documented
Discover how unions can protect immigrant workers' rights and improve working conditions. Learn about forming a union and the support available.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Forming a Union: A Guide for Immigrant Workers
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The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.
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Uber-Backed Group Opposes Bill to Protect Drivers From Unfair Deactivations - Documented
The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.
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The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections
The bill would prohibit Uber and Lyft from deactivating drivers without just cause
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@documentedny.bsky.social
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The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections
The bill would prohibit Uber and Lyft from deactivating drivers without just cause
New for
@documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/30/u...
Uber-Backed Group Opposes Bill to Protect Drivers From Unfair Deactivations - Documented
The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.
documentedny.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Exclusive🚨
The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections
The bill would prohibit Uber and Lyft from deactivating drivers without just cause
New for
@documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/30/u...
The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections
The bill would prohibit Uber and Lyft from deactivating drivers without just cause
New for
@documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/30/u...
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Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/
September 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/
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Happening now: Dozens of New Yorkers, including faith leaders, doctors, and elected officials are at 26 Federal Plaza protesting ICE.
September 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happening now: Dozens of New Yorkers, including faith leaders, doctors, and elected officials are at 26 Federal Plaza protesting ICE.
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‘ICE Out of NY’: Dozens arrested at Federal Plaza as fight over ICE escalates
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'ICE Out of NY': Dozens Arrested at Federal Plaza as Fight Over ICE Escalates
The arrests came a day after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan extended court oversight of the detention facility’s conditions.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
‘ICE Out of NY’: Dozens arrested at Federal Plaza as fight over ICE escalates
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'ICE Out of NY': Dozens Arrested at Federal Plaza as Fight Over ICE Escalates
The arrests came a day after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan extended court oversight of the detention facility’s conditions.
documentedny.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Read the full story: documentedny.com/2025/09/18/i...
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HAPPENING NOW: 11 lawmakers have been arrested by DHS on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza after trying to gain access for over an hour.
September 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Before being arrested, NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social spoke about why he came to protest today at 26 Federal Plaza:
"We are subjecting [immigrants] to violence and terror and then holding them behind the doors of this duct taped, wire-tied building."
"We are subjecting [immigrants] to violence and terror and then holding them behind the doors of this duct taped, wire-tied building."
September 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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HAPPENING NOW: 11 lawmakers have been arrested by DHS on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza after trying to gain access for over an hour.
September 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
HAPPENING NOW: 11 lawmakers have been arrested by DHS on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza after trying to gain access for over an hour.