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Fifth Circuit Backs Trump's Detention Policy for Illegal Immigrants

2/10/2026

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The Fifth Circuit ruled that illegal immigrants can be detained without bond in deportation proceedings, signaling support for President Donald Trump.
The 2-1 ruling reversed court orders and affirmed the administration's authority to change federal detention laws.
Judge Edith Jones said entrants who entered without inspection qualify as applicants for admission and face detention.
The policy shift began last summer and affects Texas and Louisiana, where detainees are held.

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The Fifth Circuit ruled that illegal immigrants can be detained without bond in deportation proceedings, signaling support for President Donald Trump.
The 2-1 ruling reversed court orders and affirmed the administration's authority to change federal detention laws.
Judge Edith Jones said entrants who entered without inspection qualify as applicants for admission and face detention.
The policy shift began last summer and affects Texas and Louisiana, where detainees are held.