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California Courts Push Back Against Federal Immigration Arrests

1/31/2026

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Patricia Guerrero, California Supreme Court Chief Justice, advocates measures to shield courthouse access from federal immigration arrests.
Guerrero says such arrests create fear among witnesses and litigants.
Shasta County is the most affected among 17 courthouses.
The Judicial Council will consider formalizing data tracking on April 24.
California Democratic senators propose remote appearances through January 2029 and to bar unannounced federal arrests in courthouses.

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Patricia Guerrero, California Supreme Court Chief Justice, advocates measures to shield courthouse access from federal immigration arrests.
Guerrero says such arrests create fear among witnesses and litigants.
Shasta County is the most affected among 17 courthouses.
The Judicial Council will consider formalizing data tracking on April 24.
California Democratic senators propose remote appearances through January 2029 and to bar unannounced federal arrests in courthouses.