A US appeals court ruled on Friday that the Constitution does not require the government to grant detained immigrants bond hearings. The decision by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, could impact the release of numerous migrants awaiting immigration proceedings.
The ruling could lead to more individuals being detained indefinitely without the opportunity to argue for their release, impacting their legal cases and their lives.
A US appeals court ruled on Friday that the Constitution does not require the government to grant detained immigrants bond hearings. The decision by the New Orleans-based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 10-7 vote, stated that the Fifth Amendment's due process protections do not mandate such hearings for immigration detainees. This ruling could affect the release of migrants in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, as the US Supreme Court is set to review the statutory requirement for these hearings.
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