immigrant detainees

The Trump administration has cancelled funding intended for refugees, immigrant detainees and other vulnerable groups, according to CNN. The move affects programs that provide support to people resettled in the United States and to those held in immigration detention. The cuts are drawing attention as part of the administration's broader crackdown on immigration and refugee support.

A judge has ruled that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement sought to 'inflict punishment' on immigrants detained in New York. The decision finds that conditions or treatment at detention amounted to punishment rather than administrative custody, a violation of detainees' constitutional protections. The ruling adds to ongoing legal scrutiny of ICE detention practices and is likely to fuel debate over immigration enforcement under current policy.