NewsThe GuardianMay 19, 2026United States
Judge Bans ICE Arrests at Manhattan Courthouses
A federal judge has prohibited ICE agents from arresting immigrants at three Manhattan courthouses. The ruling applies to all cases except for rare, exceptional circumstances.
Read the full story at The GuardianWhy It Matters
This ruling protects access to the justice system for immigrants by preventing enforcement actions that could discourage them from attending their court hearings.
Key Facts
- Judge P Kevin Castel issued an order banning ICE arrests at three federal courthouses in lower Manhattan.
- The ban includes the areas in and around the courthouses where immigration hearings occur.
- Exceptions to the arrest ban are only permitted in rare, exceptional circumstances.