Dunn Calls on Lasher to Resign Over ICE Ties

NY-12 congressional candidate Laura Dunn demands opponent Micah Lasher step down amid reports of financial connections between his household and ICE contractors.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:08pm

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Civil rights attorney and NY-12 congressional candidate Laura Dunn is calling on fellow candidate Micah Lasher to resign from the race following reports of financial ties between his household and companies connected to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Dunn cited Lasher's wife's roles at Motorola Solutions and Verisk Analytics, which have received significant revenue from ICE operations, as evidence of a conflict of interest.

Why it matters

The issue speaks to broader concerns about the influence of corporate and government contracting ties in the race, with additional scrutiny around candidate Alex Bores and his past work with Palantir Technologies. Dunn emphasized that this is not just about politics, but about integrity and public trust, as New Yorkers are tired of politicians who profit from systems they claim to oppose.

The details

Dunn pointed to reported financial connections involving Lasher's wife through roles at Motorola Solutions and Verisk Analytics—companies that have received significant revenue connected to ICE operations, including surveillance, communications, and data services. Dunn also raised concerns about the influence of corporate and government contracting ties in the race, noting additional scrutiny around candidate Alex Bores and his past work with Palantir Technologies during the first Trump administration.

  • Dunn's statement was made on April 15, 2026.

The players

Laura Dunn

A civil rights attorney and NY-12 congressional candidate who is calling on fellow candidate Micah Lasher to resign from the race.

Micah Lasher

A NY-12 congressional candidate who is facing calls to resign from the race due to reported financial ties between his household and companies connected to ICE.

Alex Bores

A NY-12 congressional candidate who is also facing scrutiny over his past work with Palantir Technologies during the first Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“As the most progressive candidate in this race, I am shocked by the level of political hypocrisy and conflicts of interest coming to light. At a time when New Yorkers are demanding accountability, it's unacceptable for a candidate to campaign against ICE while their household has benefited from companies tied to ICE contracts.”

— Laura Dunn, NY-12 congressional candidate

“We're talking about millions of dollars tied to companies that support systems many New Yorkers believe are harming immigrant communities. You cannot campaign on abolishing ICE while your household is financially connected to entities that help power its operations.”

— Laura Dunn, NY-12 congressional candidate

“This is exactly the kind of hypocrisy the American people are fed up with—politicians who condemn a system in public while benefiting from it in private. Between these connections, voters in NY-12 are seeing a pattern of candidates intertwined with the very systems they claim to oppose.”

— Laura Dunn, NY-12 congressional candidate

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