A U.S. District court judge has overturned a decision supporting the Trump administration’s policy of mass detention of migrants. The judge in California declared the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals invalid on Wednesday. That decision had approved the practice of detaining thousands of people apprehended during raids without the possibility of release on bail.
Ruling Details
The judge, appointed by former Democratic President Joe Biden, described the government’s actions as “shameless” and accused it of attempting to continue a “campaign of illegal actions.” The ruling stated the government had not followed a previous court order from December that had declared the underlying policy unlawful.
The situation stems from a new interpretation of immigration law. The government had broadened the definition of applicants for admission to include non-citizens already in the country, allowing for their detention without bail.
Additional Developments
According to insiders, the U.S. Government is developing an online portal called freedom.gov to allow citizens in Europe and elsewhere to circumvent internet censorship in their countries. The offering would also allow access to content blocked by governments as hate speech or terrorist propaganda. Washington views this as a measure against censorship, according to three individuals familiar with the plans. The project, led by Sarah Rogers, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, was originally scheduled to be unveiled last week at the Munich Security Conference but has been postponed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the judge overturn?
The judge overturned a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals that had supported the Trump administration’s policy of detaining migrants without bail.
Who appointed the judge?
The judge was appointed by former Democratic President Joe Biden.
What is freedom.gov?
Freedom.gov is an online portal being developed by the U.S. Government to allow citizens in other countries to bypass internet censorship.
How might this ruling impact future immigration policy?
