Despite the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the Trump-era policy allowing widespread detention of targeted individuals, two federal judges in Texas are asserting their authority to continue releasing immigrants on constitutional grounds. These judges argue that long-standing connections to the U.S.—such as years of residency—establish a “liberty interest” protected by the Due Process Clause, meaning detainees cannot be held without a fair hearing. Their rulings challenge the appellate decision by emphasizing constitutional protections despite the broader administrative interpretation that supports mass detention. This legal divergence highlights ongoing battles over immigration detention practices and constitutional rights. Learn more: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/texas-immigration-detention-rulings-00774124 #DueProcess #FederalCourts #Detention #ConstitutionalRights #ImmigrationPolicy #immigrationlaw







