US Heatwave Intensifies as Court Strengthens Migrant Rights

A severe heatwave is sweeping across the United States, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Temperatures in New York's Central Park reached 37.8 degrees Celsius, the highest in 14 years, while the Midwest and East Coast are bracing for temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, which could feel as hot as 46 degrees Celsius with humidity. Over 100 million people are living in areas affected by the extreme heat.

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Migrants may not be held for more than 90 days without being granted a hearing for release on bail.

In a significant ruling for immigrant rights, a federal appeals court in New Orleans has mandated that migrants cannot be detained for over 90 days without being granted a hearing for bail. The court cited the Constitution's guarantee of a hearing for anyone deprived of personal liberty. This decision could impact thousands of individuals currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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The Constitution guarantees everyone within the country's borders the right to a hearing if their personal liberty is taken away.

The Department of Homeland Security stated its belief in its legal stance that aliens within the country should be treated similarly to those arriving at the border. Meanwhile, a separate court ruling has relieved the US government of the immediate obligation to reinstall monuments associated with slavery and racism on public lands. An injunction that would have forced the government to reverse changes made to these sites has been overturned.

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It is confident in its legal position that aliens residing in the country should be treated legally like individuals arriving at the border.