US Supreme Court to review indefinite immigrant detention

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced its decision to review a policy that allows the Trump administration to indefinitely detain immigrants facing deportation, even those who have lived in the United States for decades. This move comes as part of the administration's hardline immigration agenda. The policy, implemented after Trump took office last year, permits authorities to keep some immigrants detained throughout the removal proceedings process, which could last for years. This is despite the fact that these individuals may have lived in the U.S. for many years.

Under previous administrations, including Trump's first term, detainees were generally allowed to seek release on bond from an immigration judge during their removal proceedings, provided they were not deemed dangerous or likely to flee. However, the current administration maintains that a 1996 immigration law mandates mandatory detention for individuals who entered the country illegally, regardless of how long ago they arrived.

Legal experts argue that the provision in question was originally intended for individuals who were caught at or near the border. They contend that long-term residents arrested within the country should still be eligible for bond hearings. The majority of lower courts have yet to reach a definitive ruling on this matter.