Opening Arguments ICE Just... Decided Millions of People Are Ineligible for Bail. This Is Bad. Like, Really Bad.
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Jul 18, 2025 Matt Cameron, a real-life immigration attorney, shares firsthand insights from the front lines of immigration court. He discusses a troubling new ICE memo that denies bail eligibility to millions, signaling a drastic shift towards mass detention. Cameron highlights emotional impacts on families and the troubling conditions of detention facilities. Despite the bleak landscape, there's a silver lining with a federal judge's ruling benefiting detainees in California. The conversation underscores the dire need for legal resources and innovative solutions in the current system.
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Personal Courtroom Impact
- Matt Cameron described a recent court appearance where ICE's new argument denied bond hearings for many detainees.
- Despite his efforts, an immigration judge accepted ICE's novel, last-minute claim, leaving clients detained without bail.
ICE Memo Destroys Bond Rights
- ICE's new memo redefines almost all undocumented immigrants as ineligible for bond hearings.
- This breaks longstanding legal protections and risks mass detention unprecedented in U.S. history.
Legal Complexity Exploited
- The distinction between "arriving aliens" and "applicants for admission" affects custody and bond eligibility.
- ICE exploits this complex legal framework to claim most detainees are ineligible for bond.
