Federal Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Plan to Widen Deportation Fast Track.
A US federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for rapid expulsion of immigrants who are not living near the border. The decision was made by a 2-1 panel of the DC circuit court, with two judges siding in favor of immigrant rights groups and one judge dissenting.
The ruling comes as part of an ongoing challenge to the administration's policies on immigration, which were first implemented in 2019. Under these policies, non-citizens apprehended at the border who could not show they had been in the country for two years were considered eligible for expedited removal. The Trump administration then expanded this policy nationwide in January.
However, an immigrant rights group and a US district judge have blocked enforcement of this policy, arguing that it violates due process rights. In August, the DC circuit court declined to put on hold this ruling, despite the administration's request.
The court ultimately found that the administration's systems and procedures did not adequately protect immigrants' due process rights under the 5th Amendment of the US Constitution. Two judges, Patricia Millett and J Michelle Childs, concluded that there were "serious risks of erroneous summary removal" posed by the expanded policy.
While the court largely left the district judge's order in place, it stayed part of it requiring changes to how immigration authorities determine whether someone has a credible fear of being sent back to their country of origin. The administration's appeal on this matter is set to be heard on December 9.
One judge, Neomi Rao, who was appointed by Trump, dissented from the decision and described it as "impermissible judicial interference".
A US federal appeals court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for rapid expulsion of immigrants who are not living near the border. The decision was made by a 2-1 panel of the DC circuit court, with two judges siding in favor of immigrant rights groups and one judge dissenting.
The ruling comes as part of an ongoing challenge to the administration's policies on immigration, which were first implemented in 2019. Under these policies, non-citizens apprehended at the border who could not show they had been in the country for two years were considered eligible for expedited removal. The Trump administration then expanded this policy nationwide in January.
However, an immigrant rights group and a US district judge have blocked enforcement of this policy, arguing that it violates due process rights. In August, the DC circuit court declined to put on hold this ruling, despite the administration's request.
The court ultimately found that the administration's systems and procedures did not adequately protect immigrants' due process rights under the 5th Amendment of the US Constitution. Two judges, Patricia Millett and J Michelle Childs, concluded that there were "serious risks of erroneous summary removal" posed by the expanded policy.
While the court largely left the district judge's order in place, it stayed part of it requiring changes to how immigration authorities determine whether someone has a credible fear of being sent back to their country of origin. The administration's appeal on this matter is set to be heard on December 9.
One judge, Neomi Rao, who was appointed by Trump, dissented from the decision and described it as "impermissible judicial interference".
a federal appeals court actually blocked trump's plan to expand that deportation fast track which is like super bad news for people who are just trying to live their lives here. i mean can you imagine being detained and removed from your home because of where you're living, not even near the border?!? it's so inhumane and unfair.
this is crazy... can't believe they're trying to get rid of people's rights like that... i mean, i know we gotta have some rules and all but this is just taking it too far... who do these people think they are? 
the fact that one judge was like "impermissible judicial interference" and still got voted down is pretty wild... maybe someone should explain to her what's going on in the real world... not just in some ivory tower... 
... feels like a huge step back for the trump admin's deportation policies. i mean, anyone with basic human rights should be able to seek asylum without being rushed out of the country 
two years or not, ppl have been living here, building lives, and it's just not right that they're at risk of being sent back to a place that might be super hostile to them 
. glad there are still some courts standing up for due process tho 
i cant believe it! im so relieved for all the immigrants who are already in the US 
and i love how two judges sided with immigrant rights groups 
patricia millett and j michelle childs are total heroes 
but this ruling is a major win for everyone 
and now we get to see some changes in how immigration authorities determine whether someone has a credible fear of being sent back to their country of origin 
and maybe do a little happy dance 
cant wait to see what happens next on dec 9 
It's still kinda harsh on the administration. They were just trying to streamline things, but apparently, that was too much. Like, who doesn't want to feel safe in their own country, right? 
that the court blocked trump's plan to speed up deportations. it's such a huge deal for immigrant rights groups & the fact that 2 out of 3 judges agreed with them is amazing 
. Rao's dissent tho? not cool, lady... 
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Finally, someone in a court of law decides to listen to some common sense. I mean, come on, Trump's plan was just begging to be challenged. Expanding deportations like that is basically a recipe for disaster. Who needs due process when you can just throw people out on the street? 