Recent admissions from the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed significant flaws in the justification for ICE arrests made within immigration courthouses. The DOJ acknowledged that it relied on erroneous information provided by ICE, which misrepresented its authority to conduct such arrests. Court filings indicate that ICE attorneys provided false justification that led to the detention of thousands. The Trump administration has publicly admitted to these errors, acknowledging the lack of legitimate authority for the arrests. This has resulted in a reevaluation of the policies governing courthouse deportations, with calls for transparency and preservation of records following the revelations.