"A Nation Ceases To Be A Nation If It Can't Protect Its Borders": Fifth Circuit Backs Trump's Mandatory Detention Policy

What happened: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10-7 that illegal immigrants detained in the United States have no constitutional right to a bond hearing, reversing an earlier panel ruling and upholding the administration's detention policy. Key numbers: 10-7 decision; affects cases Why it matters: The ruling strengthens the administration's authority to detain illegal immigrants during deportation proceedings and limits legal challenges that had allowed detained migrants to seek release. The Supreme Court is preparing to consider a related challenge on statutory requirements.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10-7 that illegal immigrants detained in the United States have no constitutional right to a bond hearing, reversing an earlier panel ruling and upholding the administration's detention policy.

The ruling strengthens the administration's authority to detain illegal immigrants during deportation proceedings and limits legal challenges that had allowed detained migrants to seek release. The Supreme Court is preparing to consider a related challenge on statutory requirements.