ICE limited to only arresting immigrants at courthouses if there is a public safety threat.
April 29, 2021
The Biden administration will begin issuing a policy that will restrict who ICE and CBP can arrest in courthouses. Secretary Mayorkas – Department of Homeland Security said the new policy is “Ensuring that individuals have access to the court advances the fair administration of justice, promotes safety for crime victims, and helps to guarantee equal protection under the law.”
With the new policy going into effect, the ICE officers will only be able to make civil immigration arrests in or near a courthouse if it involves a national security incident, or a risk of imminent death or harm to others. This policy will also apply to interviews, surveillance, and subpoenas handed out at or near courthouses.