The three-judge panel’s decision marks the first appellate rejection of the Trump administration’s interpretation, diverging from the 5th and 8th Circuits, which supported ICE’s stance.
This ruling intensifies a national legal split, increasing the likelihood that the Supreme Court will review the dispute over detaining individuals targeted for deportation without bond.
The policy, adopted by ICE Director Todd Lyons in July, has generated tens of thousands of emergency lawsuits and widespread condemnation from federal district courts across the country.
With federal courts divided, how will the Supreme Court rule on immigrant detention?
As appeal rights shrink, what legal pathways remain for detained non-citizens?
What are the true costs of the massive expansion of the immigration detention system?
How does detaining long-term residents impact American families and local economies?
Does deputizing local police as immigration agents actually improve public safety?
How do different legal rulings create a patchwork of justice across the country?