They are immigration and federal law enforcement officers, continuing the show of force that has thrown immigration courts into chaos. The presence of federal agents conducting immigration enforcement has thrown the established hierarchy within these hallways into mayhem. This is a fundamental due process, constitutional issue.”American flags hang outside New York City’s immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, on Aug. 18, 2025. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials stand outside immigration court rooms while cases are being heard, at 290 Broadway in New York. Back on the 20th floor, dozens of immigrants, court observers, federal agents and journalists lingered in the waiting room and halls.