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Trump no-bond detention policy floods New Mexico courts

Apr 6, 2026 · New Mexico, NM

Trump no-bond detention policy floods New Mexico courts

The Trump administration's no-bond detention policy for immigrants has resulted in over 800 habeas corpus petitions filed in New Mexico federal courts since July. Criminal prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office have been assigned to defend the detention policy, a departure from typical civil division representation. Detainees argue that detention without individual bond hearings violates due process rights, though the 10th Circuit has not yet ruled on the matter.

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