The D.C. Circuit Court’s judges, including Obama appointee Patricia Millett, debated the application of the law, particularly regarding the timeframe for individuals to seek habeas protections. Legal experts anticipate the Trump administration will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, where they hope to secure more authority for deportations with less judicial oversight.
Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized the lower court rulings, vowing to bring the case before the Supreme Court if necessary.