Trump administration can expand fast-track deportation process, US appeals court rules

A US federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process, allowing for expedited removal of migrants living far from the border.

A ​federal ​appeals ‌court on Tuesday cleared ​the way for ‌U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to expand a fast-track deportation ‌process that would ‌allow for the expedited removal of migrants who are ⁠living ​far ⁠away from the border.

A 2-1 panel ⁠of the U.S. Court ​of Appeals for the District ⁠of Columbia Circuit overturned a ⁠decision ​by a lower-court judge who in August ⁠2025 blocked the administration's ⁠move ⁠to expand who qualifies for expedited removal.