Judge who helped immigrant evade arrest says ICE agents violated 'longstanding privilege' barring civil arrests at court

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3. Yes, and there's a very good reason for not arresting people who show up for...

Court appearances. That’s how Justice is served and jurisdictions are mediated. Without these guarantees all that exists is self-righteous vigilantes and no due process.

I am not sure I would label it “privilege”. It is a requirement for a civil society.

It’s similar to the immunity which is extended to legislators who are on their way to vote on pending legislation.