Washington court approves nationwide fast-track deportations expansion
PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2026, 1:26 PM ET
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A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has lifted a nationwide injunction and allowed the Trump administration to expand expedited deportations across the United States. In a 2–1 decision issued Tuesday, the court reversed an August 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, who had blocked the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing broader fast-track removal guidelines. The case was brought by immigrant rights group Make the Road New York, which argued the expansion violated due process protections. Expedited removal, created by Congress in the 1990s, had previously been limited mainly to migrants near the border.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 1990s Congress creates expedited removal authority
- Historically Policy limited to 100-mile border zone
- January 2025 Trump administration orders nationwide expansion
- August 2025 Judge Cobb issues nationwide injunction
- August 2025 Make the Road New York challenges expansion
- Tuesday D.C. Circuit panel issues 2-1 decision
- Tuesday Appeals court lifts nationwide injunction
- After ruling DHS may implement expanded removals
News Intelligence
- This decision impacts immigration enforcement nationwide. If you or someone you know is an immigrant, understanding the expanded fast-track removal rules is crucial. Check the Department of Homeland Security's website for updates.
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