Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump Administration's Mandatory Immigrant Detention Policy

Source Summary

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case challenging the legality of the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for many immigrants facing deportation. The case will be heard during the coming term alongside other high-profile disputes involving gun rights and civil rights.

Why it matters

The Supreme Court's decision to hear this case will determine the constitutional validity of a major immigration enforcement policy affecting thousands of detained immigrants.