New York City immigration court
Coverage of New York City immigration court in the Nexus archive.
- ICE makes arrests at NYC immigration court despite court ban
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made an arrest at a New York City immigration court on July 16, 2026, despite a federal judge's May 18 ruling that blocked such detentions. The arrest of Bronx resident Matar Ndiaye occurred during an asylum hearing, with his legal team arguing he was denied due process and had no prior warning. ICE claims arrests at alternative locations are unsafe due to anti-ICE protesters, citing exceptions in the court order.
- Trump Administration Unfurls Mass Deportation Proceedings in NYC Immigration Court
The Trump Administration introduced 'mega master' hearings in NYC immigration court, where a single judge reviewed over 100 deportation cases in one day. This policy, previously tested in Illinois and Massachusetts, has drawn criticism from advocates who argue it undermines immigrants' rights by expediting deportation processes.