ICE must stop making immigration court arrests, federal judge rules (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal judge ruled that ICE must stop making immigration court arrests, citing arbitrary decision-making and a chilling effect on immigrants seeking due process.

• A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking ICE agents from making arrests in immigration courtrooms.
• The ruling states that the policy change allowing courtroom arrests was arbitrary and violated administrative procedures.
• In Dallas, in absentia deportation orders increased from 53% to 79% in 2025, linked to ICE's presence and intimidation.