Stop ICE From Expanding Mass Detention

⸻ Act Now to Restore Bond Hearings for Noncitizens On September 6, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that many noncitizens are no longer eligible for bond hearings before an immigration judge. This extends mandatory detention far beyond new arrivals to include long-time residents with community ties. ICE reinforced this through a July 8, 2025 directive requiring detention until proceedings conclude, leaving release decisions only to DHS and ICE officials. This strips immigration judges—employees of the Department of Justice—of their limited role in weighing liberty against risk, leaving such decisions entirely in the hands of enforcement agencies. Defend Due Process From Erosion Removing even this modest review undermines fairness at the heart of our system. People posing no threat may be jailed for months or years, with no chance for an immigration judge to assess flight risk or danger. Families are separated and livelihoods collapse as breadwinners languish behind bars. Without meaningful review, detention grows unchecked while doing nothing to improve safety. History shows that when courts within the executive branch are sidelined, detention expands quickly and often targets the vulnerable. Due process protections must remain a bedrock principle of American justice. Protect Families and Communities These rules target neighbors, coworkers, and small business owners who have lived here for decades. Instead of supporting families, they would warehouse people who could safely await hearings at home, draining funds and weakening stability. Parents are taken from children, businesses lose owners, and classrooms are disrupted. The ripple effects erode trust between immigrant communities and local authorities, making neighborhoods less safe. Treating long-time residents as if they were border crossers undermines cohesion and the values we claim to defend. Use Congressional Power to Rein in ICE • Legislate that all noncitizens must have access to bond hearings. • Oversee ICE to prevent abuse of detention powers. • Fund legal representation so detainees have a fair chance in court. • Speak out publicly so constituents know Congress will not accept mass detention. Stop Normalizing Mass Detention Unchecked detention powers must not become permanent policy. Congress must act to restore fair review by immigration judges and ensure access to federal courts. America must balance enforcement with compassion. Removing judges from the process abandons that balance in favor of bureaucratic control with no oversight. I urge you to oppose no-bond detention and sponsor legislation that restores due process, protects communities, and upholds checks.