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Applaud Courts Rejecting Mass ICE Detention Without Bond

Another federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s sweeping ICE detention policy — and it deserves applause.

The court ruled against efforts to subject millions of immigrants to mandatory detention without the opportunity for bond hearings, reaffirming that the government does not have unlimited power to detain people indefinitely.

Judges warned that the administration’s interpretation could separate families, disrupt communities, and lock up longtime residents — including people with jobs, families, and no criminal records — without basic due process protections.

This decision is a major victory for fairness, constitutional rights, and the principle that no administration is above the law.

For decades, immigrants facing deportation have had the right to request bond hearings before being detained long term. This ruling helps preserve that safeguard and pushes back against extreme attempts to expand mass detention.

Add your name to applaud the courts for defending due process, protecting families, and standing up for justice.
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