Biden Administration Limits Arrests of Illegal Immigrants at Courthouses

Biden Administration Limits Arrests of Illegal Immigrants at Courthouses
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a press briefing at the White House on March 1, 2021. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Harry Lee
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced new guidance on April 27 to limit the arrest of illegal immigrants in or near courthouses, reversing a Trump-era policy that expanded such arrests.

“Ensuring that individuals have access to the courts advances the fair administration of justice, promotes safety for crime victims, and helps to guarantee equal protection under the law,” Mayorkas said in a statement.