NEW YORK (WABC) -- A group of state lawmakers arrested at 26 Federal Plaza while attempting to observe immigration proceedings accepted a deal with federal prosecutors Tuesday to adjourn their cases.

The agreement, known as as an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, requires the state assembly members and senators to avoid arrest on federal property for the next six months.

The lone holdout was New York City Comptroller Brad Lander , who opted to take his case to trial.

"I want a trial," Lander said. "The crime they took place that day on the tenth floor was on the other side of the door."

The low level misdemeanor charging Lander with "blocking entrances, foyers and corridors" carries a maximum sentence of 30 days in prison.

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