Judge Rejects US Immigration Warrantless Arrest Guidance Over Probable Cause Concerns

Published on 8 May 2026

A judge says the guidance fails probable cause

A federal judge ruled that US immigration enforcement officers’ instructions for making civil arrests without warrants fall short of probable cause standards. Judge Beryl A. Howell said the materials should not be used as guidance, especially on assessing flight risk. The decision comes amid a lawsuit challenging arrests carried out during immigration sweeps.

Judge Beryl A Howell says the guidance lacks probable cause
Officers were instructed on civil warrantless arrests
Flight risk assessment guidance is singled out
Ruling supports a lawsuit over immigration sweep arrests

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Judge Rejects US Immigration Warrantless Arrest Guidance Over Probable Cause Concerns

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