Rebecca Cassler
Coverage of Rebecca Cassler in the Nexus archive.
- Appeals court blocks Trump admin from holding migrants without bond for over 90 days
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without allowing them to seek bond during deportation proceedings. The 2-1 decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals cited constitutional due process protections, affecting detained immigrants in Texas and Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the ruling, while migrant advocates praised the court's recognition of constitutional rights.
- Appeals court blocks Trump admin from holding migrants without bond for over 90 days
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without bond during deportation proceedings. The 2-1 decision by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals cited constitutional due process protections, affecting states like Texas and Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security disputes the ruling, claiming its legal position on mandatory detention remains valid.