A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled in favor of upholding a Trump-era policy that significantly expands expedited deportation procedures. The policy broadens the criteria for quickly deporting migrants, extending it beyond those detained at the border. Previously, expedited removal was largely limited to individuals apprehended near the U.S. border and within a short timeframe of arrival. Critics argue the rule circumvents due process protections for asylum seekers. The Biden administration had attempted to rescind the policy, but faced legal challenges from states supporting the original rule. This decision allows the broader application of expedited deportation to proceed, potentially impacting a larger number of undocumented immigrants. Further legal challenges are anticipated.