Dossier
Evan Henley
Coverage of Evan Henley in the Nexus archive.
- Legal Aid files brief supporting New York law to bar feds from making courthouse arrests of immigrants
Legal Aid Society filed an amicus brief supporting New York’s law prohibiting federal immigration arrests in state courthouses, arguing such arrests create fear and deter immigrants from participating in the justice system. The brief highlights cases where immigrants avoided court due to fears of ICE detention, impacting public safety and legal processes.