Federal Judge Halts Unlawful Immigration Arrests in D.C.A federal judge has temporarily halted widespread immigration arrests in Washington, D.C., without proper warrants. The ruling comes after civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. The judge stated that immigration officers typically need an administrative warrant for arrests, except in cases where theres probable cause that the person is in the country illegally and likely to escape before a warrant can be obtained. The judge found that federal officers were frequently patrolling and setting up checkpoints in Latino immigrant neighborhoods, leading to indiscriminate stops and arrests. The administration denied having a policy that allowed such arrests, but the judge found that the plaintiffs had shown a strong likelihood of an unlawful policy and practice. The judge ordered agents conducting warrantless civil immigration arrests in Washington to document the specific facts supporting their belief that someone is likely to escape, ensuring greater transparency and accountability.

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