A federal judge has issued an injunction prohibiting immigration arrests at courthouses nationwide. The ruling effectively ends a practice implemented after Donald Trump took office, where Immigration and Enforcement and Customs (ICE) agents significantly increased arrests at court buildings. Advocates argued the tactic intimidated immigrants and disrupted legal proceedings, while the government maintained it was a necessary enforcement strategy. The judge found the practice overreached federal authority and violated due process. The decision represents a setback for the Trump administration’s immigration policies and is expected to face legal challenges. The ruling does not prevent ICE from making arrests elsewhere, but specifically targets the practice of courthouse arrests.
