Fifth Circuit Upholds ICE Indefinite Detention Policy, Sparks Outrage
A federal appeals court has upheld a Trump administration immigration policy that ends bond eligibility for individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who entered the country without inspection. This policy instructs ICE agents to deny bond for such individuals, detaining them for the duration of their removal proceedings unless granted parole. The ruling by a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit determined that the government’s interpretation of the law is correct, allowing for this mandatory detention. This decision contradicts the stance of numerous lower court judges and immigrant advocates, who argue the policy misinterprets statutes and departs from historical precedent.
John Q. Hosedrinker