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July 30, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Rules Immigrants Can Seek Bond Hearings

  • The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that detained immigrants cannot be denied bond hearings.
  • Judge Daniel Bress, appointed by Trump, joined the majority, highlighting a divide among federal appeals courts.
  • The ruling contradicts the Trump administration's expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants in the U.S. interior.

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