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A federal appeals court in New Orleans issued a significant ruling on Monday, upholding the Trump-era immigration policy that mandates the indefinite detention of certain categories of non-citizens during their deportation proceedings. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit overturned a previous lower court injunction that had challenged the legality of holding individuals without bond hearings. This decision reinforces the executive branch's authority to enforce strict border control measures and detention protocols, specifically targeting groups deemed to be high-priority for removal from the United States. The three-judge panel's decision centers on a challenge brought by immigration rights advocates who argued that the mandatory detention policy violated constitutional due process rights. The plaintiffs contended that individuals should be entitled to individualized bond hearings to determine if they pose a flight risk or a danger to the community. However, the appellate court disagreed, ruling that the federal government possesses the statutory authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to detain certain non-citizens for the duration of their administrative removal process without the possibility of release on bond. This legal victory for proponents of stricter immigration enforcement comes at a time of intense national debate over border security and the judicial limits of executive power. The ruling essentially validates the policy's approach to streamlining deportations by ensuring that individuals remain in custody, thereby preventing them from disappearing into the interior of the country while their cases are pending. Legal experts suggest that this decision could set a precedent for similar cases across other federal circuits, potentially leading the issue toward the U.S. Supreme Court. Furthermore, the court’s decision has broad implications for the current administration's handling of the migrant crisis. While the policy originated during the Trump administration, its continued legal status affects how current immigration officials manage detention facilities and allocate resources for enforcement. Immigration advocacy groups expressed deep disappointment with the ruling, warning that it could lead to prolonged and arbitrary incarceration of thousands of individuals who have not been convicted of crimes other than immigration violations.