ICE MEMO MANDATES NO BOND FOR ILLEGAL ENTRIES: LEGAL TIGHTENING ON IMMIGRANT DETENTION

A recent memo from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons reportedly declares that immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally are no longer eligible for bond hearings during deportation proceedings, aligning with a stricter interpretation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This decision is supported by recent legal precedents and signals a significant policy shift towards mandatory detention.