8legs: Democratic primary for new york's congressional district

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This court became a symbol of Trump's immigration crackdown. Now it's at the center of a House race

A New York federal immigration court has become a focal point in the Democratic primary between Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander.
Goldman has sued to open immigration detention centers to lawmakers and turned a street-facing office into a migrant triage hub.
Lander has protested and observed hearings, including accompanying migrants out of the building, which led to his arrest twice.
Goldman attributes improvements at a detention facility near 26 Federal Plaza to his oversight work, saying it has helped release detainees.
Lander says his oversight differs, showing up with neighbors to bear witness and demand access during hearings.
The campaign narrative frames the court as a battleground over immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
The June primary for the district is described as the deciding election due to its blue tilt.
Lander’s arrests occurred during large protests at the federal immigration court building.
The article highlights the building at 26 Federal Plaza as the locus of migrant detentions and political theater.

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