Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

A New York judge says federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur.

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National story. 18 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated May 19, 2026.

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NBC NewsLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal agents can’t make arrests in N.Y. immigration courts, judge rules

GothamistLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge blocks ICE from making arrests at NYC immigration courthouses

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Kokomo Tribune
The Boston GlobeLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

amNewYorkLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bars ICE agents from arresting immigrants attending court-ordered hearings at Federal Plaza and other facilities

Center

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NBC New YorkLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in NYC

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

NBC New YorkLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

NBC ChicagoLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· May 19, 2026

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

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MyNorthwestLean Right· May 19, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York

Fox NewsRight· May 19, 2026

Federal judge in New York ties Trump admin hands on arrests at immigration courts

TownhallRight· May 19, 2026

Federal Judge Bars ICE From Making Arrests in Immigration Courts

Washington ExaminerRight· May 19, 2026

Judge bans federal arrests at New York immigration courts

The Daily CallerRight· May 19, 2026

REPORT: Judge Bars Most ICE Arrests At Immigration Courts In Major City

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The GuardianLean Left· May 19, 2026

New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

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