Cruelty Claims Hit Trump Administration After Bond Hearings Eliminated.

Cruelty Claims Hit Trump Administration After Bond Hearings Eliminated.

In the USA.

The news as it trends.

The Trump administration’s new policy denying bond hearings to undocumented immigrants in ICE detention has sparked intense legal debate.

A July 8 memo by ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons orders that migrants who entered the U.S. illegally must now be detained “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” which could last months or even years.

It’s worth noting that many of these individuals are reportedly picked up from farms or off the streets — often doing jobs that most Americans refuse — and in most cases, without due process.

Advocates say these detainees are swept into custody without court intervention, bypassing rights guaranteed by the Fifth and Eighth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

This marks a major shift from previous standards that allowed undocumented individuals to request release while awaiting court decisions.

Critics warn the move is “flagrantly unlawful” and could swell detention populations — particularly if anyone can be picked up and thrown in without recourse.

Legal experts and human rights advocates view the policy as a dangerous violation — not just of constitutional rights, but of basic human dignity.

Advocates argue that many who have been arrested are without criminal records, and bond hearings aren’t just legal formalities — they’re critical moments of humanity and justice.

For someone arrested, and who has lived in America for decades, a bond hearing can offer a chance to say goodbye. If granted release, they can notify loved ones, arrange care for children to be placed elsewhere.

It also provides a review of their circumstances.

Judges often consider employment history, especially if the person holds a job vital to the economy — like agricultural labor, caregiving, or construction — roles many Americans won’t do.

It allows for a second look at their case.

The hearing gives defense attorneys a chance to present context — such as lack of criminal history, community ties, or the economic impact of their detention.

Without this hearing, people can be locked up indefinitely, even if their arrest was minor or their role in society is essential — which is why advocates are alarmed.

Removing bond hearings is seen by many as a violation of due process and basic dignity.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.