Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop Ohio Court’s Unlawful Obstruction of Federal Law Enforcement

Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, along with the Administrative and Presiding Judge and Director of Security, challenging a new rule that blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. Specifically, the complaint challenges the new Rule 2. 10 that purports to shield aliens from being lawfully detained at or around the courthouse and to impose criminal and civil liability for violations.