Bond Denials Leave Immigrants Behind | Lexington News

A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants in Kentucky detention centers must get bond hearings—but in practice, most are still locked up. Despite increased hearings since the ruling, immigration judges deny bond in 80% of cases. The original decision overturned a Trump-era policy that allowed indefinite detention without hearings, but critics say the new system is even harsher: bond amounts often run $15K–$25K—far above the national average of $6,500—and are unaffordable for most. Judges are making opaque decisions, denying release to people with minor infractions while letting others with strong community ties languish behind bars. With conflicting rulings across courts, the Supreme Court may soon have to decide the ultimate fate of this broken system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4675d665cf3ae47