The question of whether undocumented immigrants can settle in the United States without facing arrest and detention is likely headed to the Supreme Court.
A three-judge panel gave a group of 17 transgender women a few weeks to seek further recourse in court before their transfer to men’s facilities could take effect.
Any Lucia López Belloza was deported by mistake. A judge ordered her return by Friday. When the Trump administration sent a plane, she decided not to get on.
The ruling repudiates a key Homeland Security Department policy of sending immigrants to countries where they have no ties. The judge paused his ruling to allow for an appeal.
At least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.