State and city lawmakers gathered at the immigration courthouse in Lower Manhattan Thursday, where masked ICE agents have been arresting undocumented migrants.

Local officials say their presence at court is an effort to protect migrants who are following the law by appearing for routine hearings.

City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, chair of the Immigration Committee who represents parts of Brooklyn; including Red Hook, Sunset Park and Park Slope, was one of the lawmakers at the courthouse.

She joined "Inside City Hall" to discuss the situation at the courthouse and her landslide primary win.

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.