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A federal judge ruled on Friday ICE agents can continue making courthouse arrests in New York City , shutting down a challenge brought by the ACLU and immigrant rights groups.

District Judge P. Kevin Castel , a George W. Bush appointee, found there was not enough evidence to suggest that ICE's courthouse arrest policy changes were "unexplained, arbitrary and capricious," as 2021 guidance allowed arrests at or near immigration courts.

Noting the 2025 guidance is more "expansive and permissive," Castel acknowledged ICE made the changes because local correctional facilities and prisons, which are considered "safe" locations due to security screenings, are not available due to state and local policies regarding immigration de

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