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California sues ICE over civil immigration arrests at courthouses

California’s attorney general filed suit challenging ICE arrests at state courthouses, arguing federal immigration enforcement is interfering with access to justice. The case matters because courthouses are supposed to be where people show up without fearing a dragnet. If the state is right, the federal government is normalizing fear around basic civic participation.

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First recorded Oct 16, 2026·Meaningfully updated 1 day ago

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California sues ICE over civil immigration arrests at courthouses

California’s attorney general filed suit challenging ICE arrests at state courthouses, arguing federal immigration enforcement is interfering with access to justice. The case matters because courthouses are supposed to be where people show up without fearing a dragnet. If the state is right, the federal government is normalizing fear around basic civic participation.

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