A federal judge Thursday heard arguments but made no immediate ruling on whether to make permanent her temporary order ensuring that immigrants detained at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in downtown Los Angeles are able to see their attorneys in a timely manner.

U.S. District Judge Maame E. Frimpong issued the temporary restraining order in July requiring that detainees confined in the basement facility known as B-18 in the federal building be given access to lawyers as required by the Fifth Amendment right to counsel.

Prior to the start of the hearing in Los Angeles federal court, Frimpong issued her tentative ruling to attorneys for both sides. According to comments made during the proceeding, it was apparent the judge was leaning toward extending the TRO.

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