A federal appeals court ruled immigrants detained within the US can seek bond release. This decision deepens a split among federal appeals courts on detention policy. The administration disagrees with the Ninth Circuit panel and defends its legal position. Mandatory detention was previously reserved for those arrested at the border. The expanding circuit split increases the likelihood of a Supreme Court review.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.

The Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.