A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to significantly expand the use of expedited removal, a fast-track deportation process that allows immigration authorities to remove certain non-citizens without lengthy proceedings before an immigration judge.
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturned a lower-court injunction that had blocked the policy since 2025.
The ruling allows the Department of Homeland Security to apply expedited removal nationwide to individuals who cannot demonstrate that they have continuously resided in the United States for at least two years.
The administration argues that expanding the policy will strengthen immigration enforcement, reduce court backlogs, and accelerate the removal of individuals who lack legal authorization to remain in the country.
Supporters of the policy say Congress granted broad authority for expedited removal and that the government has the legal right to apply the process more widely.
Immigration advocates and civil rights groups have criticized the expansion, arguing that it limits opportunities for individuals to present their cases before an immigration judge and increases the risk of erroneous removals.
They contend that the policy could affect long-term residents who may struggle to immediately produce documentation proving their length of stay in the United States.
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