Tacoma Judges Paved Way for Detention Shift

Four Tacoma immigration judges sparked a national legal firestorm two decades ago by denying bond to detainees — a move later mirrored by the Trump administration. Their bold interpretation of a 1996 law classifies many long-term residents as “applicants for admission,” allowing indefinite detention without bail. Critics call it a prosecutorial ploy, not law, triggering thousands of lawsuits and constitutional challenges. While courts are split — with one recent ruling against the administration — the issue now looms before the Supreme Court, as lives hang in the balance amid ongoing legal battles. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/9163d1cbd0b0f266