Federal Judge Bans ICE Arrests at Manhattan Immigration Courts Amid Protests
A federal judge in New York, P Kevin Castel, has issued a ruling that prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in or around three federal courthouses in lower Manhattan. This decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union, and other advocacy groups. The ruling applies to immigration courts located at 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway, and is intended to allow individuals to attend removal proceedings and pursue asylum claims without fear of arrest. The decision follows heightened tensions and protests against federal immigration authorities, particularly after incidents in cities like Los Angeles and Minneapolis, where federal agents were involved in fatal shootings. 
