Summary
A federal judge in California has invalidated a Department of Homeland Security policy that kept most immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection in custody without bond hearings. This decision may allow many detained migrants to seek release and affects key immigration policies under President Trump's administration.
Key Facts
- A California judge ruled against a DHS policy that removed bond hearings for many immigrants.
- This decision could let thousands of detained migrants apply for release on bond.
- The policy was a key part of President Trump's plan to increase immigration detentions.
- The ruling affects the DHS's strategy for handling immigrants who entered without inspection.
- The judge found the policy contradicted established immigration laws and legal interpretations.
- The decision was part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens detained in Southern California.
- The ruling restores the availability of bond hearings for many immigrants.
