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DOJ Admits ICE Erroneously Authorized Arrests at Immigration Courts

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 22:35 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 22:35 | 1 source | 1 article

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has acknowledged that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) incorrectly instructed its agents to conduct arrests within immigration courts. This admission comes after significant backlash from legal advocates and immigrant rights groups, who argued that the practice undermined the integrity of the judicial process and deterred individuals from attending court hearings.

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ICE mistakenly told agents to arrest people in immigration courts, DOJ admits Foto: The Independent
The Independent 25 mar. 2026, 22:35 (3 hours ago)

ICE mistakenly told agents to arrest people in immigration courts, DOJ admits

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