Judge Rules ICE Arrests in Washington Violated Court Order on Warrants

A federal judge ruled that arrests carried out by ICE in Washington violated a previous court order requiring warrants. The order had directed immigration agents to obtain warrants before making arrests in the District of Columbia. Despite that directive, the administration continued to follow guidance issued in January that empowered agents to make widespread arrests without probable cause, the judge said.

This approach persisted even after the court order was in place. The ruling highlights a point of tension between judicial requirements and executive branch enforcement practices in immigration matters. It remains unclear what specific remedies the judge may order or how the administration will adjust its operations in response.