Fewer Immigrants Challenging Their Detention in Court
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When an immigrant wishes to challenge their detention in court, that person will file what’s called a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. In theory, this requires the government agency holding that person (in this case, Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to provide the court with a justification for why they are holding that person. If the agency cannot provide a lawful reason, the judge may order them to release the detainee.
Fewer Immigrants Challenging Their Detention in Court
Fewer Immigrants Challenging Their Detention…
Fewer Immigrants Challenging Their Detention in Court
When an immigrant wishes to challenge their detention in court, that person will file what’s called a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. In theory, this requires the government agency holding that person (in this case, Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to provide the court with a justification for why they are holding that person. If the agency cannot provide a lawful reason, the judge may order them to release the detainee.