Legal Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Court Hearing Arrests
Aug 1, 2025·Location: New York, NY

The NYCLU, ACLU, and other legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging ICE's policy of arresting immigrants who attend mandatory immigration court hearings. The lawsuit claims the Trump administration's practice violates the Administrative Procedure Act and due process rights, as people are being arrested when complying with legal obligations to appear in court and then fast-tracked for deportation.
Sources
- Legal Orgs Sue Trump Admin Over Unlawful Policy of Arresting People Who Attend Mandated Court Hearings | American Civil Liberties Union
- Legal Orgs Sue Trump Admin Over Unlawful Policy of Arresting People Who Attend Mandated Court Hearings
- Bay Area Immigrant Advocates Sue the Trump Administration to End Courthouse Arrests
- Civil Rights Groups Fight to End Trump's 'Lawless' Courthouse Arrests Nationwide | Common Dreams
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