Trump Admin Ordered to Act Like They Read the Constitution
A federal appeals court has told the Trump administration (specifically, its immigration apparatus) they must provide bond hearings to migrants detained for six months or more. This ruling, from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, isn't exactly groundbreaking. It merely reiterates the concept of due process – a quaint little idea etched into the Fifth Amendment (and previous rulings like Jennings v.
Rodriguez , which the Trump administration conveniently sidestepped). One might wonder if the 'rule of law' only applies when it targets certain populations. So, after years of 'cracking down' and 'securing the border,' we find ourselves here: courts having to order the executive branch to uphold basic constitutional protections. It's almost as if some administrations view human rights as
negotiable, especially for those without a lobbying firm or significant campaign contributions. How many reminders does it take for a government to believe its own foundational documents are binding?