Appeals court allows Trump to fast-track deportation process nationwide
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can expand its expedited deportation process to include non-citizens living anywhere in the U.S. The decision overturns a previous injunction that had limited the policy to border areas.
Why it matters
This ruling significantly broadens the scope of federal immigration enforcement, impacting the due process rights of immigrants residing deep within the country.
A woman carrying a child walks toward ICE agents in the hallway of the immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on 18 December 2025. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Reuters View image in fullscreen A woman carrying a child walks toward ICE agents in the hallway of the immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on 18 December 2025. Photograph: David Dee Delgado/Reuters Trump administration Appeals court allows Trump to fast-track deportation process nationwide Ruling lets DHS apply expedited removal to non-citizens who are living far from border
The Guardian's framing emphasizes the impact on immigrant rights and highlights the controversy surrounding the administration's policy.
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