ESTABLISHED 2024 A CIVIC RECORD — CONFIRMED ACTIONS, CONFIRMED FACTS April 29, 2026

Appeals Court Rejects Mandatory Detention Policy for Deportees

A federal appeals court struck down the Trump administration's policy of mandatory detention for nearly all individuals facing deportation. The ruling requires that detainees be given the opportunity to seek bond hearings while their cases proceed. This decision affects thousands of immigrants held in detention facilities across the country.