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Attorney General Expands Detention for Certain Asylum Seekers

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Attorney General Expands Detention for Certain Asylum Seekers

 
 
Published: 
Wed, Apr 17th 2019 @ 2:26 pm EDT

Attorney General William Barr yesterday ruled in the case Matter M-S- that asylum seekers who illegally cross the border between ports of entry are not eligible for bond and must remain in detention.

Often, migrants who cross the border illegally are initially subject to a faster form of deportation called “expedited removal” under which a judge is not present. Judges conduct the next step -- full removal proceedings – and currently have discretion to issue a bond to asylum seekers who demonstrate a credible fear of persecution to asylum officers.

When Barr’s decision takes effect in 90 days, asylum seekers subject to expedited removal who illegally cross the border between ports of entry will remain in detention until their cases conclude, or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decides to grant “parole” and release them.  DHS can parole those ineligible for bond, including migrants who present themselves at ports of entry, for humanitarian reasons or if there is insufficient capacity to hold them.

https://www.numbersusa.com/news/attorney-general-expands-detention-certain-asylum-seekers

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