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

Federal judges are increasingly challenging and disregarding Trump-era policies that mandate the detention of immigrants without bond, highlighting a significant shift in legal interpretation. Gilberto Pacheco's case exemplifies this trend, as he was detained for months despite no criminal charges. This move by judges underscores a growing resistance to strict immigration enforcement, which could signal broader changes in how immigration cases are handled in the U.S. The implications could lead to more lenient immigration policies and a reevaluation of the treatment of non-criminal immigrants.