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Federal Judges Reject Indefinite Immigrant Detention Policy

1/6/2026

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Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants, including judges appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A total of 308 judges ruled against indefinite detention without bond, citing constitutional violations.
Judges from multiple administrations, including Barack Obama, have joined in these rulings.
Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court to uphold the policy.

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Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants, including judges appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A total of 308 judges ruled against indefinite detention without bond, citing constitutional violations.
Judges from multiple administrations, including Barack Obama, have joined in these rulings.
Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court to uphold the policy.