The decision by a three-judge panel affects immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua living in the United States under temporary protected status.
The judges ruled that such individuals qualify as ‘applicants for admission’ under federal immigration law, subjecting them to mandatory detention under law.
The case relies on the principle of universal jurisdiction, a legal concept allowing the prosecution in Argentina of anyone wanted anywhere for certain crimes.
The decision by a three-judge panel affects immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua living in the United States under temporary protected status.
The judges ruled that such individuals qualify as ‘applicants for admission’ under federal immigration law, subjecting them to mandatory detention under law.
The case relies on the principle of universal jurisdiction, a legal concept allowing the prosecution in Argentina of anyone wanted anywhere for certain crimes.