Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in setback for Trump
May 19, 2026·Location: San Francisco, CA

A federal judge barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests at immigration courts, reversing a Trump administration policy implemented in 2025. The judge ruled the policy reversal lacked adequate decision-making and failed to address the chilling effect on court proceedings. This decision represents a legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement approach.
Sources
- Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
Associated Press·Jun 24, 2026·archived copy
- Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide
CNN·Jun 24, 2026·archived copy
- Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting immigrants at courts
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