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July 3, 2019

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Deny Bail to Asylum Seekers
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A federal judge in Washington state has blocked a Trump administration
plan to lock up asylum seekers while they wait for the outcome of their
cases. The policy, which was set to take effect this month, would have
denied asylum seekers bond hearings. The ACLU, which brought the suit
alongside other rights groups, welcomed the decision, saying, "Try as it
may, the government can't circumvent the Constitution in an effort to
deter and punish asylum-seekers applying for protection. This ruling
will provide much-needed relief for people being detained in cruel and
inhumane conditions while going through the asylum process."


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