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DOJ Drops Immigration Court Lawsuit | Columbus News
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its lawsuit against Franklin County’s court over a local rule blocking immigration arrests near the courthouse, opting to dismiss without prejudice—possibly finding an alternative path forward. The rule, born from a real-life case where a victim feared detention and missed a hearing, aimed to create a safer space for immigrants in the justice system. While similar restrictions existed elsewhere in the county since 2025, the DOJ’s move signals a potential shift—or strategic retreat—in federal enforcement tactics, leaving room for future legal action…
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