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Trump Administration Acknowledges ICE Memo's Limitations in Courthouses

3/26/2026

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Trump Administration Acknowledges ICE Memo

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump acknowledged in a filing that it relied on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo to justify arrests at immigration courthouses.
The Justice Department said the memo suggested ICE could act near courthouses, but does not apply to immigration courts, affecting ongoing arguments.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to block Romulus detention plans.

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Flynn Settles Lawsuit

Michael Flynn reached a Department of Justice settlement to receive about $1.25 million to resolve his lawsuit over wrongful prosecution during the Russia investigation.
Flynn claimed misconduct by federal investigators led to his baseless charges.
The case will be dismissed with prejudice after Flynn confirms receipt of the funds.
Critics, including Senator Mark Warner, condemned the payout as undermining the rule of law and accountability.

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Trump Administration Acknowledges ICE Memo

The U.S. administration under President Donald Trump acknowledged in a filing that it relied on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo to justify arrests at immigration courthouses.
The Justice Department said the memo suggested ICE could act near courthouses, but does not apply to immigration courts, affecting ongoing arguments.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to block Romulus detention plans.

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