A federal judge has issued a series of rulings that significantly limit the ability of immigration officers to conduct warrantless arrests in Washington, D.C., and Colorado. The judge found that such arrests often lacked probable cause and could violate federal law, particularly when they are made indiscriminately. The ruling prohibits ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from carrying out arrests without solid evidence of flight risk, both in D.C. and Colorado. This decision aims to protect immigrants from unlawful detentions and calls for greater oversight and documentation requirements for immigration enforcement actions. The judge particularly criticized the Trump administration’s approach to these arrests, indicating it perpetuated widespread violations of rights and raised concerns over racial targeting.