What’s happening inside New York’s immigration courts has even shaken a priest

In recent weeks, New York City has witnessed escalating tensions at its immigration courthouses as the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts intensify. Immigration courts have become a battleground in the crackdown, and advocates are increasingly worried about the implications for vulnerable communities.

Father Eduardo Fabian Arias, pastor at Saint Peter's Church, has been a steadfast presence at immigration courts in New York City for 20 years.

He's a familiar and friendly face to immigrants arriving at 26 Federal Plaza, often terrified about their fates inside the courthouse.

"Now it's more aggressive physically aggressive," Fabian told Scripps News.

Arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at courthouses have drawn increasing scrutiny, with advocates saying the tacti