The Trump administration has introduced a controversial new policy that strips most undocumented immigrants of the right to request a bond hearing, effectively keeping them behind bars throughout the often lengthy deportation process.
Outlined in a memo dated 8 July 2025 by acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director Todd Lyons, the policy instructs agents to detain individuals who entered the US illegally until their cases are resolved, a process that can stretch into months or even years.
