Judge Refused a Bond Hearing? When Habeas Corpus Is the Answer
A bond denial on the merits goes to the BIA. A refusal to hold the hearing at all often calls for habeas corpus in federal court. How to tell them apart.
Tag: Detention
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How to Get Someone Out of ICE Detention: First Steps
Locate the person with their A-number, request a bond hearing, and make sure they sign nothing. What families should do in the first 48 hours after an ICE arrest.
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What Is Mandatory Detention Under INA 236(c)?
INA 236(c) requires ICE to hold certain people without bond for the whole removal case. Which convictions trigger it and the two ways to challenge it.
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How to Pay an Immigration Bond and Get It Back
Only a U.S. citizen or permanent resident can post the bond, online through CeBONDS or in person. What the obligor promises and how to get the money back.
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How to File a Habeas Petition for Someone in ICE Custody
Locate the detainee, gather the custody record, decide on a bond request, then file in the right district against the right custodian. A guide for families.
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What to Do When an Immigration Judge Denies Bond
A bond denial is not the end. Four routes remain: a BIA appeal within 30 days, a new request on changed facts, an ICE release request and federal habeas corpus.