Washington Policy Monitor

Immigration enforcement and sanctuary conflicts escalate

Immigration enforcement and sanctuary conflicts escalate

The Third Circuit joined seven other appeals courts in rejecting ICE's near-universal detention-without-bond policy, while two circuits have upheld it, setting up a significant Supreme Court issue. Separately, the Fourth Circuit upheld RFRA limits on ICE arrests at churches, TPS terminations proceed under Secretary Mullin, and House Judiciary may use compulsory process against Queens and Fairfax prosecutors by September 7.

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Updated Aug 31, 2026
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