The Trump administration ended bond for illegal immigrants, requiring them to be detained until an immigration judge makes a final determination in their case.
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd M. Lyons directed the detention of illegals “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” in a July 8 memo reviewed by the Washington Post. Similar guidance was issued by Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott.
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This detention could last months or years and will particularly hit the millions of illegals Joe Biden allowed to enter the country on his infamous “catch and release” policy. In the past, illegals could request bond hearings. Under this process, illegals posted a nominal bond and were freed pending an immigration court appearance that could be years in the future. Director Lyons stated the Trump administration’s Homeland Security and Justice Departments decided to adhere to the letter of the law, which states