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Tacoma Judges Pioneered Detention Shift
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- May 26, 2026
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- 125
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Summary
Tacoma immigration judges quietly pioneered a controversial detention policy two decades ago, denying bond to immigrants regardless of length of stay — a move now echoing nationwide as the Trump administration revived it. Though these judges had higher asylum approval rates, critics called it a deliberate strategy to lock up immigrants. Courts are now divided, with recent rulings siding with the government — setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court showdown. Tens of thousands have sued, claiming constitutional rights violated, while some federal judges continue ordering releases or bond hearings. Millions now face mandatory detention if arrested — and the legal battle is far from over. 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/6da0f351b76a41a8