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Federal Court Overturns Trump-era Detention Policy, Protects Detainee Rights

4/6/2026

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A federal court in Nevada overturned the detention policy from the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
Judge Richard Boulware II ruled the policy violated federal law and caused irreparable harm.
The decision allows up to 60 individuals weekly to seek release.
The ruling followed a class-action suit by the ACLU of Nevada and UNLV Immigration Clinic.
The ruling requires detention facilities to inform detainees of their rights to challenge imprisonment.

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A federal court in Nevada overturned the detention policy from the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
Judge Richard Boulware II ruled the policy violated federal law and caused irreparable harm.
The decision allows up to 60 individuals weekly to seek release.
The ruling followed a class-action suit by the ACLU of Nevada and UNLV Immigration Clinic.
The ruling requires detention facilities to inform detainees of their rights to challenge imprisonment.