Tagged #fifth-circuit
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Fifth Circuit stays lower-court bond-hearing orders in removal-detention cases
The full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed district court judgments ordering bond hearings for immigrants in removal proceedings, preserving the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy pending en banc rehearing.
5th Circuit Rules ICE Must Hold Bond Hearings Within 90 Days
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Trump administration's no-bond detention policy for undocumented immigrants, requiring individualized bond hearings within 90 days. This reversal affects detention practice across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Fifth Circuit DACA ruling narrows to Texas: lawful presence at risk
Federal appeals court order expected to strip work authorization from ~86,000 DACA recipients in Texas. Immigration practitioners need to advise clients on relocation implications and 15-day notice periods.
Texas DACA Work Permits at Risk: Judge Hanen Weighs Implementation of Fifth Circuit Ruling
Fifth Circuit ruled DACA work authorization unlawful in Texas; Judge Hanen now deciding how to implement. Practitioners must prepare clients for possible 15-day revocation timelines and understand implications beyond Texas.
Fifth Circuit Rules DACA Work Permits Illegal in Texas; District Court Review Pending
Federal appeals court determined work authorization for DACA recipients violates immigration law in Texas only. District Judge Hanen now reviews legality of Biden-era DACA rule while 89,000 Texas recipients await decision.
5th Circuit upholds Trump administration's mandatory detention policy
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that DHS can detain non-citizens without bond hearings under the "applicants for admission" interpretation, marking the first appellate court decision upholding the policy.
I-765 (c)(33): DACA Renewals, the 2022 Final Rule, and the Fifth Circuit
DACA is in renewal-only posture. Initial requests are accepted but not processed; renewal EADs are granted in two-year increments. Here is the litigation status, the renewal window, and the documentary record.