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June 23, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Revives Nationwide Expedited Deportation Policy

  • The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 to revive the Trump administration's expedited removal policy, overturning a previous block by a Biden-appointed judge.
  • The policy allows federal authorities to deport unauthorized immigrants nationwide if they cannot prove two years of continuous residence in the U.S.
  • Critics, including Judge Robert Wilkins, argue that the policy fails to provide adequate due process protections for migrants facing deportation.

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