Trump immigration win could strengthen admin's hand in looming Supreme Court fight

What happened: The Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled that detained immigrants who were never formally admitted to the U.S. are not constitutionally entitled to bond hearings while awaiting deportation. The Supreme Court will hear the related case Rhoney v. Why it matters: Legal experts cited in the content say the ruling could strengthen the administration's position in Rhoney by undercutting arguments that mandatory detention of longtime residents raises constitutional concerns. A ruling for the Second Circuit could undercut Friday's decision.

The Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled that detained immigrants who were never formally admitted to the U.S. are not constitutionally entitled to bond hearings while awaiting deportation. The Supreme Court will hear the related case Rhoney v.

Legal experts cited in the content say the ruling could strengthen the administration's position in Rhoney by undercutting arguments that mandatory detention of longtime residents raises constitutional concerns. A ruling for the Second Circuit could undercut Friday's decision.