Appeals court rejects Trump's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants facing deportation. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals described the policy as the broadest mass-detention mandate in U.S. history, potentially impacting millions of noncitizens. This ruling contrasts with decisions from other circuits that have upheld the administration's interpretation of mandatory detention.
- ▪The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's mandatory ICE detention policy.
- ▪The court described the policy as a significant strain on the immigration detention system and society.
- ▪The ruling creates a divide among federal courts, with some circuits supporting the Trump administration's stance.
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Politics Appeals court rejects Trump administration's mandatory ICE detention policy By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez April 28, 2026 / 3:02 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's policy of making many of the immigrants it is trying to deport subject to mandatory detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including those who have lived in the U.S.
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