NYC comptroller tries to force way into ICE offices as security locks down federal facility

By Emma Bussey, Bill Melugin

Published September 18, 2025

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and several other lawmakers and protesters staged a sit-in on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza on September 18, 2025, sources confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The group reportedly attempted to force their way into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices and holding cells, demanding access to the facility.

ICE sources claim officers had to secure doors with locks and zip ties after protesters pushed to enter, with additional security now posted on the floor.

According to ICE officials, several "egregious criminal aliens" are being held in the cells at the site.

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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander stages protest at ICE offices

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Meanwhile, a separate protest unfolded outside the building, where activists blocked ICE vans from leaving the facility.

Protesters have been surrounding the vans, while chants echoed across the plaza.

Brad Lander posted about the demonstration on social media, tagging the Democratic Socialists of America in a message of solidarity.

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Emma Bussey is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox, she worked at The Telegraph with the U.S. overnight team, across desks including foreign, politics, news, sport and culture.

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