Judge Slaps Down ICE’s Mass Arrests, Torches Detention Conditions

District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued a permanent injunction regarding inhumane and unconstitutional conditions at the ICE New York City office at Federal 26 Plaza. The court found that detainees faced overcrowded, squalid rooms, unsanitary conditions, and insufficient food, water, and medical care. Judge Kaplan stated that ICE officials intentionally concealed truths or recklessly disregarded previous court orders. This ruling follows a rapid expansion of immigration arrests and detention under President Trump, imposing sweeping standards on the facility.