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Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in setback for Trump

May 19, 2026 · San Francisco, CA

Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in setback for Trump

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.

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