Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote. [ABC13 Eyewitness News]

Federal Judge Blocks Immigration Arrests, Upholds Election Reforms

A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a landmark ruling, permanently barring the Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts, cited a "complete lack of decision-making" as the reason for the reversal.

The policy change was implemented shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year, and authorities had failed to address its "chilling effect" on individuals who feared deportation. [KWTX-TV News 10]

In another development, a federal judge in Boston has also upheld reforms aimed at improving election security. U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper permanently blocked most of President Trump's first executive order on elections, which included requirements for documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The ruling effectively converts a preliminary injunction issued last year into a permanent ban.