Flouting Trump policy, federal judges are freeing immigrants from mandatory detention

Federal judges are increasingly challenging Trump-era policies that mandate the detention of immigrants without bail, even in cases where no crime was committed. Gilberto Pacheco's story exemplifies this shift; he was detained for months without charge just because he entered the U.S. illegally. This move by judges reflects a broader pushback against strict immigration enforcement, highlighting the tension between federal policy and judicial interpretation of immigration laws. It's a significant development that underscores the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement and the rights of non-criminal immigrants.