Chicago and New York Restrict ICE Courthouse Arrests, DOJ Challenges

Chicago's Cook County and New York State have implemented measures restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making arrests in courthouses, creating tension with federal immigration enforcement policies. Cook County recently issued an order citing the need for courts to remain accessible without fear of civil arrest, while New York has enacted the Protect Our Courts Act with similar provisions. These local restrictions follow the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era policies that had limited courthouse immigration arrests.