Appeals court rejects Trump administration mandatory detention policy
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's blanket detention policy for deportation cases, ruling that immigrants facing removal proceedings must receive individualized bond hearings. The decision represents a significant judicial check on executive immigration enforcement powers, requiring authorities to assess flight risk and danger on a case-by-case basis rather than implementing across-the-board detention measures.
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Appeals court rejects Trump administration mandatory detention policy
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of detaining almost all those it is seeking to deport, determining they must be given the chance to seek bond amid their pur…
