Immigration Detention, Reentry, and Removal Disputes Build Toward Review

Blanche v. Lau expanded government flexibility in evaluating returning lawful permanent residents by rejecting an initial clear-and-convincing-evidence requirement, while leaving the ultimate standard unresolved. Lower courts are rejecting mandatory detention without bond hearings, Genalo v. G.M. is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and the First Circuit has required notice and an opportunity to challenge fear-based claims before third-country removal.