New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts
A federal judge in New York has prohibited ICE arrests at three Manhattan immigration courts, allowing immigrants to attend hearings without fear of detention. This ruling follows a lawsuit from civil rights organizations, emphasizing the need for safe access to legal proceedings. While arrests are banned at these locations, ICE can still detain individuals elsewhere under certain conditions.
- ▪A federal judge has banned ICE arrests at three immigration courts in Manhattan.
- ▪The ruling was made in response to a lawsuit from civil rights groups including the ACLU.
- ▪ICE can still make arrests at locations away from the courthouses under exceptional circumstances.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ REPORT: Judge Bars Most ICE Arrests At Immigration Courts In New York City — Dailycaller
- ▪ Judge bans federal arrests at New York immigration courts — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Federal agents can’t make arrests in N.Y. immigration courts, judge rules — r/news
- ▪ 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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Anti-ICE protesters demonstrate at the Federal Plaza immigration court in New York on 12 May 2026. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/ReutersView image in fullscreenAnti-ICE protesters demonstrate at the Federal Plaza immigration court in New York on 12 May 2026. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/ReutersICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courtsRuling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tacticsEdward HelmoreTue 19 May 2026 08.47 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 08.49 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal judge in New York has banned US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in or around three federal courthouses in lower Manhattan, where…
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