Judges Are Allowing ICE Attorneys to Remain Anonymous in Immigration Hearings

The quiet shift in courtroom procedure is drawing concern from legal experts who say anonymity for government lawyers undermines transparency and due process.

By André Costa | July 26 2025

In a quiet but deeply troubling departure from standard courtroom procedure, immigration judges in New York City are now allowing attorneys representing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to withhold their names during public hearings. At least two judges have overseen cases where government prosecutors remained …