Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has begun arresting people who show up to immigration court, The New York Times reported.

Officials had previously avoided the practice because they believed it would deter people from showing up for hearings, the Times said.

ICE agents now arrest migrants right after their hearings if they have been ordered deported or had their cases dismissed, allowing for swifter removal, immigration lawyers told the Times.

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