Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
A federal judge in New York has ruled that federal agents cannot make arrests in and around immigration courts without exceptional circumstances. This decision halts a practice that began under the Trump administration, which allowed agents to detain individuals attending immigration proceedings. The ruling aims to ensure that individuals can pursue their asylum claims without the fear of arrest in courthouse settings.
- ▪U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel issued the ruling affecting three Manhattan immigration court buildings.
- ▪The judge emphasized the importance of allowing individuals to attend their immigration proceedings without fear of arrest.
- ▪The lawsuit was brought by several civil rights organizations, including the New York Civil Liberties Union.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFederal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New YorkA New York judge says federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occurByLARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 12:25 AM1:48NEW YORK -- Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled Monday.The decision by U.S. District Judge P.
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