4th Circuit weighs ban on ICE arrests at green card interviews
Feb 2, 2026
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals is considering a potential ban on ICE arrests conducted during green card interviews. This case addresses whether immigration enforcement should be permitted at official immigration benefit interviews.
Sources
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