Judge bans federal arrests at New York immigration courts
A federal judge has ruled against federal arrests at New York immigration courts, allowing immigrants to attend their proceedings without fear of detention. U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel stated that arrests can only occur under exceptional circumstances. The ruling has been celebrated by immigrant advocacy groups, while the Department of Homeland Security has expressed disagreement with the decision.
- ▪A federal judge has banned ICE from arresting illegal immigrants at New York immigration courthouses.
- ▪The ruling allows immigrants to attend court proceedings without fear of arrest, except in exceptional circumstances.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security disagrees with the ruling, asserting that it is common sense to arrest illegal aliens after their court proceedings.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ REPORT: Judge Bars Most ICE Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York City — Dailycaller
- ▪ Federal agents can’t make arrests in N.Y. immigration courts, judge rules — r/news
- ▪ New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Federal judge in New York ties Trump admin hands on arrests at immigration courts — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York — ABC News — US
- ▪ Judge Bars ICE From Making Immigration Arrests at Courts in New York — NYT — Home
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A federal judge has banned Immigration and Customs Enforcement from arresting illegal immigrants in most cases at New York immigration courthouses. In a Monday ruling, U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel determined that federal arrests cannot be conducted without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan immigration courts. The ruling does not apply to immigration courts nationwide. Recommended Stories Minnesota charges ICE officer in nonfatal shooting during immigration crackdown Democrats care more about immigration than US security: Chip Roy Maria Elvira Salazar’s DIGNIDAD Act faces cool reception from America First Policy Institute crowd The decision effectively ends the practice that started last year under the Trump administration.
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