A federal judge has issued a nationwide order restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making arrests at immigration courts. The ruling represents a setback for former President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. The judge determined that ICE’s practice of arresting individuals at court creates a chilling effect, discouraging immigrants from attending hearings. This decision effectively limits ICE’s ability to apprehend individuals while they are fulfilling legal obligations to appear in court. Advocates argue the practice undermines the judicial process and due process rights. The scope of the ruling impacts immigration courts across the United States, potentially altering ICE’s enforcement strategies. It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to the court’s decision and whether ICE will appeal.