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Judge bars ICE arrests at New York City immigration courts
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May 20, 2026
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0:57Now PlayingFederal agents can no longer make arrests in and around New York City's immigration courts after a federal judge largely banned the practice from three Manhattan buildings.
In the ruling on Monday, the court wrote that "there is a strong governmental interest in enforcing immigration laws" and "there is also a serious interest ... [in allowing migrants to pursue asylum claims] ... without fear of arrest."
The decision follows months of dramatic scenes in courthouse hallways where individuals were arrested as they showed up for their immigration proceedings.
The court did make clear that federal agents can still make arrests if there is a threat to public safety.
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