Authored by AG News Staff via American Greatness,
A federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump's administration a significant immigration enforcement victory Friday, ruling that illegal immigrants detained within the United States have no constitutional right to a bond hearing, regardless of how long they have lived in the country.
In a 10-7 decision, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld the administration's detention policy, reversing an earlier panel ruling and limiting legal challenges that had allowed detained migrants to seek release.
The decision affects immigration cases in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, strengthening the administration's authority to detain illegal immigrants while deportation proceedings are underway.
Writing for the majority, Trump-appointed Judge Cory Wilson determined that migrants who entered the country illegally remain legally classified as seeking admission and are not constitutionally entitled to bond hearings.
Wilson also noted that the individuals challenging their detention could end their confinement "at any moment by agreeing to leave the country."
The case involved three illegal immigrants from Mexico and Honduras who were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following traffic stops. All thr
