Immigrants in the US illegally fight the Trump administration's new no-bail policy

A child looks at the badge of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent as his family is helped in the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building  on July 23, 2025 in New York City. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams visited immigration court to witness active proceedings as detention of immigrants attending court hearings continue.

Under the new policy, all immigrants will be treated the same. But advocates warn this new approach is a misinterpretation of existing law.

(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)