Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Bond Eligibility Policy
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A class-action lawsuit has been initiated by advocates for immigrant rights against the Trump administration, contesting a recently implemented policy that halts bond eligibility for immigrants in detention. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California announced the legal challenge on July 28. The policy, enacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 8, prohibits detained immigrants from seeking bond, which is a financial arrangement that allows individuals to secure their release while awaiting immigration hearings. Advocates argue that this change affects countless immigrants, regardless of how long they … Read more