Federal judges have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully detained immigrants, according to a review by Reuters.
The decisions, issued by over 400 judges, broadly challenge the administration’s shift away from a decades-old policy allowing immigrants to seek bond while their cases proceed in court.
ICE detention levels have climbed to about 68,000, roughly a 75% increase since Trump returned to office, even as courts continue to order releases through habeas corpus rulings.
Judges in multiple states have accused the government of violating court orders, with some citing failures to release detainees or improper transfers across state lines.
The administration says it is lawfully enforcing immigration policy and pursuing appeals, arguing the surge in lawsuits reflects judicial disagreement rather than misconduct.
Federal judges across the United States have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully detained immigrants, according to a review of court records conducted by Reuters.
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