What’s happening inside New York’s immigration courts has even a priest shaken

In recent weeks, New York City has witnessed escalating tensions at its immigration courthouses as the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts intensify. Immigration courts have become a battleground in the crackdown, and advocates are increasingly worried about the implications for vulnerable communities.

Father Eduardo Fabian Arias, pastor at Saint Peter's Church, has been a steadfast presence at immigration courts in New York City for 20 years.

He's a familiar and friendly face to immigrants arriving at 26 Federal Plaza, often terrified about their fates inside the courthouse.

"Now it's more aggressive — physically aggressive," Fabian told Scripps News.

Arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at courthouses have drawn increasing scrutiny, with advocates saying the tac