Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
Summary
A federal judge in New York has stopped most arrests by federal agents in and near three buildings where immigration courts are held. This follows a change in government policy that allowed such arrests during President Trump's administration, and the judge said people should be able to attend immigration court without fearing arrest.Key Facts
- The ruling applies to immigration courts located at 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway in Manhattan.
- Arrests by federal agents inside and around these courts will only happen in exceptional cases or if there is a serious public safety threat.
- The ban ends a practice started under President Trump's administration that led to dramatic arrests in court hallways.
- The judge said there is a strong government interest in enforcing immigration laws but balanced that with individuals’ right to attend court without fear.
- The case was brought by groups including the New York Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union.
- Government lawyers recently changed their stance, admitting that the 2025 policies on courthouse arrests did not apply to immigration courts.
- The judge found the withdrawal of the previous policy after President Trump took office was “arbitrary and capricious,” meaning it was done without proper reasoning.
- The ruling is limited to the specific New York courts and does not apply to other places nationwide.
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