Judge Pitts bars immigration arrests

U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts issued a nationwide injunction barring the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts. This ruling reverses a policy implemented by the Donald Trump administration, which had led to a 'chilling effect' on individuals attending court hearings. The judge cited the Administrative Procedure Act, requiring federal agencies to justify their actions. James Percival, general counsel for the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security, criticized the decision as judicial overreach. This is the second such setback for courthouse arrests, following a similar order in New York.