Immigration courts nationwide are denying more bond requests, especially at Adelanto

Immigration courts nationwide, particularly at the Adelanto detention facility, have significantly increased bond denial rates and bond amounts since November 2025. Data shows denial rates rose from 39% to 57% at Adelanto and from 36% to 55% nationally, with median bond amounts increasing to $10,000 at Adelanto. The shift follows internal instructions to judges and a September 2025 Board of Immigration Appeals decision prioritizing deportation over bond hearings.