DOJ Sues Columbus Court Over Rule Blocking Warrantless ICE Arrests
Filed Aug. 25, the suit names Director Enoch White and Judge Jessica D'Varga, citing the Supremacy Clause and federal immigration law.
- Rule 2.10, adopted after an April 2026 comment period, blocks arrests without a judge-signed warrant.
- ICE arrested at least 12 people at the courthouse before the rule; none since.
- AAG Brett Shumate says the rule 'facilitates evasion of federal law' by criminal aliens.
Why it matters: A courthouse that requires a judge's signature to arrest is claiming veto power over federal law.
DOJ Office of Public Affairs press release ↗ · Aug 29, 20268/29/26