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Judge Blocks ICE Warrantless Immigration Arrests in California

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC · How we work

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Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong blocked warrantless civil immigration arrests in California’s Central District.
The order forces agents to assess escape risk before warrantless arrest under 8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(2) and 8 C.F.R. § 287.8(c)(2).
ICE reported deporting over 2,000 known or suspected terrorists since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Mamdani accused federal officials of waging a campaign of violence and terror against New York City immigrants.

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Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong blocked warrantless civil immigration arrests in California’s Central District.
The order forces agents to assess escape risk before warrantless arrest under 8 U.S.C. 1357(a)(2) and 8 C.F.R. § 287.8(c)(2).
ICE reported deporting over 2,000 known or suspected terrorists since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Mamdani accused federal officials of waging a campaign of violence and terror against New York City immigrants.