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Fifth Circuit gives Trump 'the most consequential ruling yet' on deportations

Illegal aliens do not have due process rights that entitle them to bond hearings during deportation proceedings, according to a pivotal ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Trump administration has been fast-tracking removal proceedings in order to fulfill the president's promise of mass deportations. 'Big win in the Fifth Circuit on…

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The Blaze· Oct 23, 10:20 PMFifth Circuit gives Trump 'the most consequential ruling yet' on deportations

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