Judge bans immigration court arrests

U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel>>> has issued a ruling banning most arrests by federal agents in and around three Manhattan buildings housing immigration courts. This decision halts a practice initiated under the United States — Presidency of Donald Trump>>> that allowed agents to detain individuals appearing for immigration proceedings. The ruling came from a lawsuit brought by organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union>>>, the American Civil Liberties Union>>>, and Make the Road New York>>>. Judge P. Kevin Castel>>> noted the government's interest in enforcing immigration laws but emphasized the importance of individuals attending removal proceedings without fear of arrest. The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security>>> did not comment, while lawyers from the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> had recently reversed their stance on the applicability of certain arrest policies to immigration courts.