Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. In El Paso, ICE arrested a woman moments after she requested a court’s help keeping away an abusive partner. Fear and uncertainty caused by this type of courthouse arrest are already keeping people away from the halls of justice. But top administration officials have vigorously defended courthouse arrests. With no change to federal policy in sight, it is up to cities and states to push back.

Source: New York Times November 26, 2017 23:48 UTC