In what some have labelled another “moronic” initiative, it was reported yesterday that the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), together with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strengthen judicial protections for noncitizens subjected to prolonged immigration detention. The amicus curiae brief filed by the bishops on September 8 concerns the case of Genalo v. G.M. The case involves a lawful permanent resident from the Dominican Republic who had previously been convicted of felony assault but was pardoned, and who was subsequently detained for 21 months during deportation proceedings without receiving a bond hearing. Oral argument is scheduled for October 13.