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US Judge Overturns Trump Immigration Detention Policy
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge has invalidated a ruling supporting the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants.
WHO: Federal Judge
WHAT: Threw out immigration board's ruling
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To challenge the policy of mandatory detention without bond
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