NewsAdministrative Law U.S. District Judge Casey Pitts of California's Northern District said policies authorizing arrests of immigrants going to and from federal courthouse proceedings is "arbitrary and capricious." 3 minute read June 23, 2026 at 08:07 PM P. Casey Pitts testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Photo: Diego M.