Supreme Court will decide if 'criminal aliens' can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation
Key takeaways
- WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Trump administration appeal and decide if “criminal aliens” may be held indefinitely while they fight deportation.
- The case to be heard in the fall could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.
- The government’s lawyers say immigration laws call for deporting non-citizens with “aggravated felonies” on their records.
The Supreme Court will hear a Trump administration appeal and decide if “criminal aliens” may be held indefinitely while they fight against deportation. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) By David G. Savage Staff Writer Follow June 15, 2026 8:46 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Trump administration appeal and decide if “criminal aliens” may be held indefinitely while they fight deportation.
The case to be heard in the fall could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.