Tagged #preliminary-injunction
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Ninth Circuit lifts preliminary injunction limiting Border Patrol stops in California Central Valley
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a preliminary injunction that had restricted Border Patrol enforcement operations in California's Central Valley. Border Patrol agents are no longer bound by the district court's restrictions on stops and arrests.
Fourth Circuit Upholds Limits on ICE Enforcement at Eight Houses of Worship
Federal appeals court affirmed preliminary injunction requiring DHS to follow Biden-era safeguards at eight specific churches, temples, and meetinghouses during ongoing litigation over rescinded 2021 policy.
Federal judges increasingly skeptical of ICE warrantless arrest practices
Multiple courts nationwide are blocking ICE from making warrantless arrests without individualized flight-risk assessments, creating new compliance obligations for immigration enforcement.
Federal judge blocks USCIS ban on voter registration at naturalization ceremonies
U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking a USCIS policy that prevented nonpartisan groups from registering newly naturalized citizens to vote at administrative ceremonies.
Federal Judge Blocks New York's ICE Agent Mask Ban, Allows 287(g) Restrictions to Stand
U.S. District Judge Mae D'Agostino blocks New York's state law prohibiting ICE from wearing masks during arrests, but upholds restrictions on local police-ICE cooperation agreements under 287(g).
First Circuit Reverses District Court Stays in TPS Terminations for South Sudan, Ethiopia
Federal appeals court clears path for Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan and Ethiopia nationals by reversing district court preliminary injunctions.
Federal Judge Confirms ICE Pattern of Illegal Warrantless Arrests in Ohio, But Denies Motion to Stop Them
A federal judge found that ICE engaged in a widespread pattern of illegal warrantless arrests in Ohio, but declined to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the practice. What this means for practitioners and immigrants facing ICE enforcement.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Funding Threats to Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from withholding federal funds to sanctuary cities and counties. Key developments in the San Francisco v. Trump litigation over executive orders conditioning federal funding on immigration cooperation.
Federal judge orders sweeping conditions changes at Adelanto ICE facility
Judge Sunshine Sykes granted a preliminary injunction requiring DHS and ICE to immediately overhaul medical care, sanitation, food, recreation, disability accommodations, and visitation at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
Federal judge orders Adelanto ICE facility to provide clean water and medical care
U.S. District Court grants preliminary injunction requiring Adelanto ICE Processing Center to provide detainees with clean drinking water, medical care, hygiene products, and daily headcounts. Court appoints independent monitors to ensure compliance.
ACLU Sues to Block Arizona Prop 314 Section 5 Before July 14 Enforcement
Federal lawsuit challenges Arizona's state-level immigration arrest provision as unconstitutional federal preemption. Section 5 set to enforce unless courts intervene.
Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume I-765 Work Permit Processing for 39-Country Nationals
U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi partially granted preliminary injunction forcing USCIS to resume employment authorization applications for nationals of 39 designated high-risk countries after months-long adjudication freeze.
Federal judge orders GEO Group to admit Washington health inspectors to Tacoma detention center
U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle issued preliminary injunction orders requiring GEO Group to allow Washington state health inspectors into Northwest ICE Processing Center, enforcing 2023 state law on detention facility oversight.
Indiana State Court Temporarily Blocks ICE Detainer Mandate for Monroe County Sheriff
A Monroe County judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Section 9(a)(3) of SEA 76 as applied to Sheriff Marté, finding warrantless ICE detainer holds likely violate the Fourth Amendment. The injunction applies only to the sheriff's office, not statewide.
Federal Judge Halts Most ICE Arrests At Manhattan Immigration Courts
A federal judge orders ICE to stop arresting immigrants at NYC immigration courts except in narrow emergency circumstances, reshaping courthouse attendance risk for clients in ongoing litigation.
Federal judge rules Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
A federal judge in California's Central Valley ruled that Border Patrol agents violated a preliminary injunction by continuing illegal stops without reasonable suspicion. Attorneys can cite this decision in suppression motions and enforcement challenges.