REPORT: Judge Bars Most ICE Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York City
A judge has prohibited most ICE arrests at immigration courts in New York City, allowing individuals to attend court without fear of arrest. U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel emphasized the importance of enabling asylum seekers and others to pursue their claims safely. The ruling follows a lawsuit from civil rights organizations and marks a reversal from a previous decision that allowed such arrests.
- ▪U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel ruled against most ICE arrests at immigration courts in New York City.
- ▪The ruling allows individuals to attend court without the fear of being arrested by federal agents.
- ▪The decision follows a lawsuit from the New York Civil Liberties Union and other organizations.
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US REPORT: Judge Bars Most ICE Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York City (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Christine Sellers Contributor May 19, 2026 4:22 PM ET May 19, 2026 4:22 PM ET Christine Sellers Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A judge reportedly barred federal agents on Monday from making most immigration-related arrests at multiple courthouses in New York City. U.S. District Judge P.
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