The court denied a TRO seeking immediate release from immigration detention based on an underlying § 2241 habeas petition. Petitioner sought release based on (1) danger of COVID-19 and (2) unconstitutional IJ bond hearing. The court denied the first argument on the grounds that the petitioner had not provided any evidence of underlying conditions that would put him at higher risk and also failed to address measures facility was taking, including screening, providing hygiene products, and cohorting. As to petitioner's claim about an unconstitutional bond hearing, the court rejected this argument for failure to exhaust administrative remedies at the BIA.
Substantive Due Process - Punitive Detention (both 14th and 5th Amendments)
Legal Authority
§ 2241 Habeas
Case Status
Decision Made But Case Still Pending
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
Not discussed
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Yes
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