American Immigration Council
Coverage of American Immigration Council in the Nexus archive.
- New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling mandates bond hearings within 90 days for immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The 2-1 decision faces opposition from the Trump administration, which argues the policy is 'constitutionally sound,' while other courts have previously struck down similar provisions. The case involves Texas residents with no criminal history and U.S. citizen children.
- New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy to receive bond hearings within 90 days, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision, which contrasts with prior rulings, challenges the policy's constitutionality and may lead to Supreme Court review.
- New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy must receive bond hearings within 90 days, marking another legal challenge to the policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many immigrants are transferred for detention, and follows conflicting rulings from other courts, with the Supreme Court likely to review the issue later this year.
- New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained for crossing borders illegally to receive bond hearings within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New York immigrants are transferred, and contradicts earlier rulings in other states. The Department of Homeland Security disputes the decision, seeking Supreme Court review.
- New ruling against mandatory detention is another blow to Trump immigration policy
A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained for crossing the border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New Yorkers are transferred after arrest. The Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling, which aligns with broader judicial pushback against the policy.
- 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.
- Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, William Boeing: These Fortune 500 founders are the American-born children of immigrants
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order by President Trump. The article highlights that many Fortune 500 founders, including Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, and William Boeing, are U.S.-born children of immigrants, contributing significantly to the economy through companies like Apple, Ford, and Boeing.
- “Warehousing Human Beings”
Hundreds of detained people at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, launched a hunger and labor strike to protest inhumane conditions, including lack of medical care and spoiled food, at the immigration detention facility operated by GEO Group. Protests were met with violent tactics from law enforcement, including tear gas and arrests, as described by Andrea Sáenz and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, who criticized the Trump administration's restricted oversight and the impact on all Americans.
- Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers
Trenton City Council delayed a vote on a bill to prohibit police cooperation with ICE on immigration detainers after tensions arose during a meeting. Activists, including David Schraeger of Resistencia en Acción New Jersey, argued for banning detainer compliance without judicial warrants, while the American Immigration Council noted such compliance is voluntary. A person was arrested for refusing to leave the council chambers following the debate.
- Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: 'What a difference'
The Trump administration has marked a full year of 'zero releases' at the southern border, with US Customs and Border Protection reporting a significant decline in releases and apprehensions. The administration claims this is evidence that President Trump has effectively ended catch-and-release policies. This milestone is seen as a major departure from the Biden-era border plan.
- Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: 'What a difference'
The Trump administration has marked a full year of 'zero releases' at the southern border, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection noting a significant decline in illegal crossings and apprehensions. The administration claims this as evidence of effectively ending catch-and-release policies. This milestone is seen as a notable difference from the Biden-era border crisis.
- FBI Redirected Thousands of Workers to Target Immigrants Under Trump's Deportation Push
The FBI increased its immigration-related workforce by 23 times in the first nine months of Trump's second term, from 279 to over 6,500 personnel. Experts criticize the redirection as diverting resources from criminal investigations to civil immigration enforcement under Director Kash Patel.