Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump (opens original article in a new tab)

A US judge blocked federal immigration arrests at courthouses, citing lack of justification under a 1946 law, marking a setback for the Trump administration's policy. The ruling applies nationwide, contrasting with a previous New York-only ban. The Homeland Security department criticized the decision as judicial overreach.

• A judge banned immigration arrests at US courthouses
• The ruling cited failure to justify the policy under a 1946 law
• The decision invalidates a Trump-era policy nationwide