Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot stop immigrants detained inside the United States from seeking release on bond. This decision adds to disagreements among courts about the administration's policy that requires some immigrants to be held without bond.Key Facts
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration’s policy expanding mandatory detention of immigrants inside the U.S.
- The court's decision was 2-1, with one judge appointed by President Trump voting with the majority.
- Other appeals courts have both rejected and supported the Trump administration’s detention policy, causing a split in decisions across the country.
- The Trump administration expanded mandatory detention last July to include immigrants inside the U.S., not just at the border.
- Before this expansion, most immigrants without criminal records could apply for bond hearings while their cases were ongoing.
- The Trump administration argues that a 1996 law allows mandatory detention inside the U.S., but previous administrations did not enforce this.
- The split among courts makes it more likely the U.S. Supreme Court will review the issue.
- The ruling was written by Judge Daniel Bress, a Trump appointee, who disagreed with the administration’s interpretation of the law.
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