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

Federal judges are increasingly disregarding Trump-era policies that mandate immigrant detention, highlighting a growing judicial pushback against strict immigration enforcement. Gilberto Pacheco's case exemplifies this trend; he was detained without charge for months just for entering the country illegally. This shift signals a broader challenge to Trump's hardline stance on immigration, suggesting a potential change in how future cases are handled. It's crucial because it could set a precedent for more lenient immigration policies and impact how immigration laws are enforced in the future.