Supreme Cout to judge Trump's mandatory detention policy

The Hill -  The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will decide the legality of President Trump’s mandatory detention policy, putting one of his banner immigration programs on the justices’ docket for their upcoming term.

The Trump administration argues it can detain people without bond if they’re found to be in the country unlawfully, even if they have been living on U.S. soil for years.

It’s a significant expansion of the government’s immigration powers. The push has fueled thousands of cases claiming the policy exceeds federal law, creating an avalanche of work for judges across the country, who are racing to keep up.

The dispute is set to be heard during the Supreme Court’s upcoming term. Oral arguments are expected early next year, with a decision likely by summer.