Blue state governor's pardon of convicted felon torpedos a major Supreme Court immigration fight

New York Governor Kathy Hochul pardoned a convicted noncitizen on January 16, 2026. The pardon rendered moot a pending Supreme Court case regarding bond hearing rights for detained immigrants facing deportation. The case had been scheduled for oral arguments before the Court.

• Fox News — Blue state governor's pardon of convicted felon torpedos a major Supreme Court immigration fight

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