Federal judge strikes down ICE's immigration courthouse arrest policy nationwide
Oct 1, 2026
A federal judge ruled that ICE's policy of arresting immigrants at immigration court hearings was 'arbitrary and capricious' and struck it down nationwide. The ruling blocks the agency from continuing the practice while legal challenges proceed.
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