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Court Blocks Trump's Expedited Migrant Removals, Citing Risks

11/25/2025

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld ruling blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from using expedited removals without hearings.
It blocked expansion to remove migrants who crossed the border within the last two years, regardless of location.
The court cited risks of wrongful deportations and insufficient notice for longer-resident migrants who may qualify for protection.
Further arguments in the case are set for December.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld ruling blocking U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from using expedited removals without hearings.
It blocked expansion to remove migrants who crossed the border within the last two years, regardless of location.
The court cited risks of wrongful deportations and insufficient notice for longer-resident migrants who may qualify for protection.
Further arguments in the case are set for December.