Department of Homeland Security police officers arrested 11 local elected officials inside Lower Manhattan’s federal building after they had demanded access to immigration enforcement’s shadowy holding area on the building’s 10th floor. Asked about the arrests, DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin slammed Lander, who had previously been arrested inside 26 Federal Plaza while accompanying immigrants leaving their court hearings. “Here are the facts: Brad Lander showed up to 26 Federal Plaza unannounced with agitators and media and proceeded to obstruct law enforcement and cause a scene.”She said several people with criminal records were being held inside 26 Federal Plaza, and added the building was briefly on lockdown later in the evening due to a potential bomb threat. Goldman and Espaillat have joined a lawsuit with other federal lawmakers to attempt to gain access. While members of Congress have the authority to inspect conditions inside of ICE detention facilities, the local lawmakers do not.