In an effort to meet arrest and deportation targets set by President Donald Trump after his return to the White House, federal immigration agents have for months been arresting people who show up for their routine immigration court hearings.
Beginning in May, reports from across the country described Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waiting in courthouse hallways and arresting people as they exited their hearings. The tactic quickly drew criticism from immigration attorneys and advocacy groups, who warned it would discourage immigrants from appearing in court altogether.
