Border Agents Authorized to Release Migrants into U.S. Without Court Date

U.S. border agents have been authorized to release migrants detained at the southern border before scheduling an appearance in court, multiple outlets reported.

Border Patrol agents have already begun releasing illegal immigrants who claim asylum without issuing a “notice to appear” (NTA), which includes details about the hearing at which a court determines whether to process a migrant’s asylum claim. The directive applies to adult migrants and families, while unaccompanied minors are given court dates.