The Justice Department sued the Franklin County Municipal Court over a rule that blocks ICE civil arrests without a judicial warrant. DOJ said the court’s policy conflicts with federal law governing civil immigration arrests.
WHO:U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT:Filed a lawsuit challenging a Franklin County Municipal Court rule that blocks ICE civil arrests without a judicial warrant.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 1:25 PM ET
WHERE:Franklin County Municipal Court, Ohio
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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