ICE Agents Cannot Make Arrests at Immigration Courts in New York, Federal Judge Orders
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
NEW YORK – A federal judge has prohibited most arrests made by federal ICE agents in and around three immigration court buildings in New York, marking a significant halt to a practice implemented during the Trump administration. Judge P. Kevin Castel's decision abruptly stopped a policy that allowed immigration agents to arrest individuals attending their hearings before immigration judges. The detentions had led to dramatic scenes in court hallways, where some immigrants were separated from family members in tears after being arrested by federal agents. In his written decision, Castel acknowledged that there is 'a strong government interest in enforcing immigration laws,' but also stated that there is a significant interest in allowing individuals to attend deportation proceedings and asylum requests 'without fear of being arrested.'
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