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ICE Detains Three Immigrants, Flouting Federal Court Orders

7/2/2026

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ICE agents detained three immigrants—an Ecuadorian, a Dominican, and a Guatemalan—at Manhattan immigration courts, violating recent federal court orders.
Advocates say the arrests breach due process and ignore the May 18 New York and June 23 nationwide orders.
ICE justified the arrests by citing prior trespassing and disorderly-conduct convictions.
Immigration lawyers warn the practice forces detainees to choose between hearings and arrest, violating constitutional rights.

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ICE agents detained three immigrants—an Ecuadorian, a Dominican, and a Guatemalan—at Manhattan immigration courts, violating recent federal court orders.
Advocates say the arrests breach due process and ignore the May 18 New York and June 23 nationwide orders.
ICE justified the arrests by citing prior trespassing and disorderly-conduct convictions.
Immigration lawyers warn the practice forces detainees to choose between hearings and arrest, violating constitutional rights.