Micah Lasher
Candidate for Congress in NY-12. Assemblymember. Born and raised Upper West Sider. Ready for the fight. MicahLasher.com
- “They use explosives to breach the doors of homes. Team members are equipped with full tactical gear, military-style helmets, assault rifles, and heavy-duty crowd-control weapons.”
- These attacks on wind and solar are going to jack up electric bills for millions of Americans.
- This is sick. And it’s a reminder why half-measures are not acceptable. Abolish ICE. theintercept.com/2026/02/03/i...
- The FBI raid in Fulton County. The demands for voter rolls in Minnesota. Threats to "nationalize elections." We should be clear-eyed about Trump’s plans to interfere in the mid-term elections. Blue state officials — and Republican officials who believe in the rule of law — must fight back.
- Trump: "These people were brought to our country to vote, & they vote illegally. The Republicans should say, we should take over the voting in at least 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting. We have states that I won that show I didn't win. You're gonna see something in Georgia"
- Today is Special Election Day! If you live in Senate District 47 (Manhattan), Assembly District 74 (Manhattan), or Assembly District 36 (Queens): polls are open until 9 PM. Go vote NYC!!
- I am thrilled to have State Senator Brian Kavanagh's support in this race. I am so proud of our legislative work together and can’t wait to hit the campaign trail with him.
- Today, thousands across the country will go on strike to protest this corrupt regime. I am proud to stand in solidarity with all those striking today - from NYC to Minneapolis. For Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, and every person that has been a victim to ICE's cruelty.
- The Times reports on legislation to take on the Trump admin and ICE, including my bill to put liens on federal property if Trump illegally withholds funds from us. I’ve also sponsored the New York versions of many of the proposals in the piece. Here are a few of them: 🧵(1/8)
- When Trump sent ICE agents to terrorize cities across the country, I introduced a bill to protect people in sensitive locations, and another to allow NYers to sue ICE agents when they violate our civil rights. Both of these bills are on track to pass in the budget. (2/8)
- Marched today with my son Ben to protest ICE and the murders in Minneapolis. The marches must not stop. The crowds, the volume must build. We are facing violent tyranny and resistance is the only path.
- Another person brutally murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. ICE is a terror force. It’s time to abolish it.
- I'm proud to share that I've been endorsed by West Side Democrats! I am incredibly grateful for their support in this campaign.
- We continue to have anti-science, anti-public health leaders in charge of Department of Health and Human Services. This is why we need to empower state public health officials to fill the void. My bill in NY would give to empower NY Health Department to make vaccine recommendations.
- I am so proud to have the support of @villagedems.bsky.social in my campaign for Congress and grateful for their long history of political activism in New York.
- ICE agents cannot enter your home without a judicial warrant. This memo is unconstitutional and wrong. DHS is training ICE agents to act with impunity, to be as violent and cruel as they want, and to ignore the rule of law.
- Under no circumstances should Democrats support a bill that gives MORE money to ICE and DHS. ICE agents are terrorizing communities across the country and killing our neighbors. They cannot be handed yet another blank check with no accountability.
- This is exactly how we can fight fire with fire. If Donald Trump and his Republican allies are going to steal Congressional seats in red states, Democrats need to fight back.
- We have a thugocracy in America right now, and ICE is its armed force. I spoke with the Times about why it needs to be abolished.
- Every day, ICE is terrorizing our communities & violating our civil rights. We must be able to hold them accountable. I'm glad to see my bill being taken up by @governor.ny.gov which will give New Yorkers the right to sue ICE agents in state court when they violate our rights.
- I'm encouraged that @governor.ny.gov included my legislation to protect our immigrant neighbors at sensitive locations in today's State of the State. New York should be doing everything we can to fight back, and this is an important way to do that.
- Molotov cocktails in Boulder. Assassinations in DC. An attempt on the life of PA’s Jewish governor. The Bondi Beach massacre. The burning of Beth Israel. Antisemitism — and the violence that’s always come with it — is on the march. Do not look away.
- Thank you, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, for fighting back and winning, time and again.
- Healthcare is a human right. Let's make sure every American can afford it. Extend ACA subsidies. Pass Medicare for All.
- In just one week, the Trump admin illegally attacked Venezuela, killed a woman in cold blood in Minneapolis, and lied about all of it. House Democrats need a roadmap to bring accountability to this fascist, lawless regime. Here's Part II of mine. substack.micahlasher.com/p/a-roadmap-...
- This is great for New York. I was proud to work with @governor.ny.gov to more than double eligibility for the state's childcare program. Now New York will take it to the next level and set out on a path to universal coverage. Excited to support this in Albany.
- An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis today. And then the Trump Administration lied about it. It is now clear that calling Trump's immigration policies cruel is an understatement — they are murderous and reckless.
- Five years ago, an angry and violent mob of Trump supporters, encouraged by Trump himself, stormed the Capitol.
- Trump is shutting down child care funding for blue states. New York State and City should immediately stop sending money to Washington. There’s ~$10 billion annually that could be withheld. It would be an unprecedented move — but everything that is happening is unprecedented.
- Our out-of-control president is now recklessly threatening several more countries after his attack on Venezuela this weekend. This is not normal behavior. Trump’s comments are a serious threat to American credibility, influence, and security.
- 1 year in and congestion pricing is a massive success. Fewer cars on the streets, way faster commutes, and more money for public transportation. It’s proof positive that good, smart policy actually can make our lives better — and a huge win for New Yorkers. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
- Trump acted in flagrant violation of the law by launching a “large-scale strike” on Venezuela. At best, Trump has set a dangerous new precedent with no limiting principles. At worst, he is walking us unapologetically into what may be another forever war.
- Top 5 most exciting things to happen on the Upper West Side in my lifetime.
- Reposted by Micah LasherYear 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan… * Vehicle traffic: -11% * Foot traffic: +3.4% * Storefront vacancy: -0.9% * Pollution: -22% * Revenue for mass transit: $548M So YES this has been a huge success.
- The FAIR Business Practices Act expands NY's consumer protection laws for the first time in 45 years. The AG now has the power to go after businesses for unfair and abusive practices. Trump is turning the lights off at the CFPB. We're fighting back to protect New Yorkers.
- @nynurses.bsky.social deserve a fair contract that guarantees safe staffing and better patient care. I stand with them in their fight for fairness and dignity. This is for our nurses, patients, and the entire NYC community. #SafeStaffingSavesLives
- Donald Trump is working to overturn the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, but New York will not sit back and give up civil rights. Our law enshrines the disparate impact standard and protects New Yorkers from housing discrimination, no matter what happens in Washington.
