Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner More Than 100 Federal Judges Rule Against Trump's Immigration Policy
Nov 5, 2025
Over 100 federal judges have delivered a significant rebuke to the Trump administration's mandatory immigration detention policy, issuing over 200 rulings against it. This legal consensus spans judges appointed by both Democratic and Republican presidents. The implications of these rulings are profound, forcing the administration to reconsider its approach and withdraw controversial policies. Additionally, Glenn highlights a past instance where judicial pushback led to the reversal of a policy affecting foreign students, demonstrating the power of the judiciary in shaping executive action.
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Judiciary's Broad Rejection Of New Detention Policy
- Over 100 federal judges have repeatedly found the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy unlawful or rights-violating.
- The rulings represent a widespread judicial rebuke across appointees from both parties and multiple presidencies.
Policy Reversed Longstanding Practice
- Since ICE reversed 30 years of practice on July 8, courts have issued increasing warnings about the new policy's scope and legality.
- The policy bars many detainees from even requesting bond and expands detention to immigrants with no criminal record.
Named Judges Who Rejected The Policy
- Glenn lists several Trump-appointed judges who joined the rulings, showing cross-partisan judicial agreement.
- He names Kyle Dudek, Terry Dowdy, Nancy Brassell, J.P. Hanlon, and Jason Pulliam as examples.
