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Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide
By Priscilla Alvarez at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administrations policy of making arrests at immigration courts, putting an end to a practice that garnered national attention.Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began detaining migrants in courthouse ...
Key takeaway For the avoidance of doubt, simply extending the 2025 courthouse-arrest policies to cover immigration courthouses would not cure those policies fatal defects.
Why this matters in The Waco
The federal judge's ruling to block courthouse arrests has significant implications for the Waco community, where immigration cases are a reality. Local attorneys and advocates have likely seen firsthand the chilling effect of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's policy, which may have deterred migrants from attending court proceedings. The ruling acknowledges the importance of ensuring that immigration courts remain a place of due process, rather than a source of fear. In Waco, this means that migrants will be more likely to feel secure in pursuing their cases, without the threat of detention looming over them. As the community continues to navigate the complexities of immigration, this ruling provides a measure of reassurance that the pursuit of justice will not be compromised by fear of arrest. The impact of this decision will be closely watched in Waco, where the rule of law and access to justice are fundamental values.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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