Court Rules That Long-Term Detainees Must Receive Bond Hearings After 90 Days
法院裁定長期被拘留者在 90 天後必須獲得保釋聆訊
Introduction
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must provide bond hearings for certain migrants who have been detained for more than 90 days.
美國第五巡迴上訴法院裁定,移民及海關執法局 (ICE) 必須為某些被拘留超過 90 天的移民提供保釋聆訊。
Main Body
The court's decision focuses on the balance between immigration laws and the right to due process under the Fifth Amendment. The case began when three non-citizens—two from Mexico and one from Honduras—filed petitions for their release. These individuals had lived in the U.S. for a long time, had no criminal records, and had children who are U.S. citizens. Judge Leslie Southwick wrote that people with strong ties to the U.S. deserve legal protection, regardless of how they first entered the country. Consequently, while the government can detain people for an initial 90 days, any further detention requires a hearing to decide if the person is a flight risk or a danger to the community.
法院的決定集中在移民法與第五修正案下的正當程序權利之間的平衡。此案始於三名非公民(兩名來自墨西哥,一名來自洪都拉斯)申請釋放。這些人已在美國居住很長時間,沒有刑事紀錄,且擁有美國公民身份的子女。法官 Leslie Southwick 寫道,與美國有深厚聯繫的人,無論最初是如何進入美國,都應享有法律保障。因此,雖然政府可以在最初的 90 天內拘留人員,但任何 further 的拘留都需要進行聆訊,以決定該人是否存在潛在逃亡風險或對社區構成危險。
This ruling comes during a disagreement over how to classify non-citizens. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently expanded its definition of 'applicants for admission' to include people already living in the U.S. to justify keeping them in detention. Although another court panel supported this view in February, the current ruling addresses whether it is legal to hold people indefinitely without a judge's review. The court voted 2-1 on the decision. Judge James Graves agreed with the result but argued that hearings should happen within 30 days. However, Judge Cory Wilson disagreed, asserting that the ruling interferes with the power of Congress to manage immigration.
此項裁決是在爭論如何定義非公民之際做出的。國土安全部 (DHS) 最近擴大了「入境申請人」的定義,將已在美國居住的人員納入其中,以證明將其拘留是合理的。雖然另一個法院小組在二月支持此觀點,但目前的裁決旨在探討在沒有法官審核的情況下無限期拘留人員是否合法。法院以 2 比 1 投票通過此決定。法官 James Graves 同意結果,但主張聆訊應在 30 天內舉行。然而,法官 Cory Wilson 表示反對,認為該裁決干涉了國會管理移民的權力。
At the same time, the government has increased its enforcement efforts, including about 10,000 arrests over five days in June. Furthermore, the administration has asked the Supreme Court to resolve the larger dispute regarding whether mandatory detention is legal for residents who entered the country without official inspection.
與此同時,政府加強了執法力度,包括在六月的五天內逮捕了約 10,000 人。此外,行政部門已要求最高法院解決一個更大的爭議,即對於未經正式檢查而進入美國的居民,強制拘留是否合法。
Conclusion
The court has set a 90-day limit on detention without a bond hearing, although the administration still challenges this requirement.
法院對沒有保釋聆訊的拘留設定了 90 天期限,儘管行政部門仍對此要求提出挑戰。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Connection' Upgrade: Moving from A2 to B2
At the A2 level, students usually connect ideas using simple words like and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need to use Logical Transition Markers. These words don't just connect sentences; they tell the reader how the ideas relate.
🔍 Analysis of the Text
Look at how the article manages complex legal arguments without sounding choppy:
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The Result Marker: "Consequently..."
- A2 style: "They have ties to the US, so they deserve protection."
- B2 style: "They have ties to the US. Consequently, they deserve protection."
- Why? It signals a formal cause-and-effect relationship.
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The Contrast Marker: "Although..."
- A2 style: "Another court liked this view, but this ruling is different."
- B2 style: "Although another court panel supported this view... the current ruling addresses [something else]."
- Why? Starting a sentence with 'Although' allows you to balance two opposing facts in one sophisticated thought.
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The Addition Marker: "Furthermore..."
- A2 style: "The government made arrests and they asked the Supreme Court for help."
- B2 style: "The government has increased its efforts... Furthermore, the administration has asked the Supreme Court..."
- Why? It signals that you are adding a more important or additional piece of evidence to your argument.
🛠 Practical Application
To move toward B2, replace your basic connectors with these professional alternatives:
| Instead of... | Try using... | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| So | Consequently | Sounds like a logical conclusion |
| But | However | Creates a professional pause |
| And / Also | Furthermore | Builds a stronger case |
| But | Although | Connects two ideas in one sentence |