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Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.
A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a...
Key takeaway ” “The Trump administration’s push for fast-track deportations will subject people to an unfair and error-prone system,” Anand Balakrishnan, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, said in a statement.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis , the federal appeals court's decision to allow the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations raises concerns about the potential impact on the city's immigrant communities. Many migrants living in Minneapolis have established roots in the community, with some having lived in the city for more than two years. The expedited removal process, which allows for quick deportation without a chance to appear before a judge, may disproportionately affect these individuals. Local immigration advocates and community leaders may need to ramp up efforts to educate migrants about their rights and provide support to those who may be affected by the expanded use of expedited removal. The city's social services and community organizations may also need to prepare for potential increases in demand for assistance from migrants and their families who may be impacted by the policy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.
A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a...
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