Immigration officers detained several people at the Canyon County Courthouse this week, prompting concerns from attorneys and advocacy groups that the arrests will discourage community members from appearing for their scheduled court hearings.
Immigration attorney Rolando Ruano expressed alarm about ICE agents operating inside the courthouse, describing the location as a place that should provide safety for people handling legal matters.
“This should be a sanctuary place where people can come and you know, take care of tickets or pay fines,” Ruano said…