New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander released from federal custody – video

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained for several hours after being arrested at an immigration court. Lander, the city's chief financial officer, said he had been escorting a defendant when he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. 'The rule of law is not fine and our constitutional democracy is not fine,' said Lander outside court after his release.

• New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested at immigration court