New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts
Summary
A federal judge in New York has stopped ICE agents from arresting immigrants at three immigration court locations in Manhattan, except in rare cases. The decision follows a lawsuit and aims to help immigrants attend their court hearings without fear of being arrested.Key Facts
- The judge’s order applies to immigration courts at 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway in Manhattan.
- ICE agents can still arrest people away from these courthouses or if there is a serious public safety threat.
- The ruling came after a lawsuit from civil rights groups like the ACLU and Make the Road NY.
- The judge stated immigrants should be able to attend removal proceedings and asylum hearings safely.
- Federal attorneys admitted to making a factual mistake in previous court statements about arrest policies.
- The ruling is limited to these New York sites and does not apply across the country.
- The decision follows protests and conflicts related to ICE arrests in several U.S. cities.
- Civil rights groups thanked the judge and said the ruling helps immigrants who were afraid to go to court.
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