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Court Rules Against Mass Detention | Philadelphia News
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has struck down the government’s policy of mass detaining undocumented immigrants, declaring it unconstitutional and violating due process. This landmark ruling—applying to Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—marks the eighth federal court to challenge this practice, forcing a case-by-case judicial review instead of blanket detention. Advocates hail it as a major victory for immigrant rights, restoring the right to a bond hearing and legal representation for those living in the U.S. for years without committing crimes. The…
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