Appeals court halts long-term migrant detention

An appeals court ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without offering bond opportunities during deportation proceedings. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the Biden administration, potentially affecting thousands of detained immigrants in certain states. The ruling emphasizes constitutional protections under the due process clause and challenges the agency’s interpretation of mandatory detention policies. The Department of Homeland Security disagrees with the decision, affirming its legal stance on detention procedures.

Size: 120%Text Size

Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary

Display The Full Article