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May 7, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrest Guidance
- U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that ICE's warrantless arrest instructions do not meet probable cause standards.
- The judge's decision continues a preliminary injunction against the guidance, affecting how immigration arrests are conducted.
- The ruling stems from a lawsuit by noncitizens and CASA challenging arrests during a 2025 immigration enforcement surge.
2 Sources
- ICE Arrests Violated Order Requiring Warrants in D.C., Judge RulesMay 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM · NYT
- Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge saysMay 8, 2026 at 6:34 AM · ABC News