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Habeas Corpus Petitions

The use of habeas corpus petitions as a legal remedy for U.S. citizens wrongfully detained by ICE, including the process, challenges, and outcomes.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What legal remedies exist for citizens wrongly detained by federal immigration authorities?

When U.S. citizens are wrongfully detained by federal immigration authorities, immediate remedies focus on securing release—asserting citizenship, supplying documentation, and obtaining counsel—while ...

Jan 17, 2026
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How can green card holders challenge ICE detention?

Green card holders can and do challenge ICE detention through a mix of immediate on-the-scene rights, administrative immigration-court processes (including bond hearings), and federal judicial remedie...

Jan 25, 2026

What legal remedies are available to U.S. citizens wrongfully detained by ICE and how successful have habeas petitions been recently?

by can pursue immediate relief primarily through federal and, in some circumstances, preliminary injunctions or motions for temporary restraining orders; these remedies have produced wins but face pro...

Jan 20, 2026

What federal records or court filings would definitively confirm whether Oglala Sioux members are in ICE custody?

A clear, document-based answer requires three kinds of federal records: ICE custody/booking records showing individual detainees and locations, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) or federa...

Jan 15, 2026

What legal remedies and precedents protect U.S. citizens who are detained or deported by ICE in error?

U.S. citizens wrongfully detained or deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have several legal remedies—immediate administrative steps, constitutional and statutory claims in federal co...