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.
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.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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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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