Temporary restraining order seeking release was denied. Petitioner, though he had hypertension, overweight and at risk for diabetes, was considered not a risk for COVID-19 based on the CDC guidelines. He was also treated at the facility: "As to Petitioner’s complained-of medical conditions, his medical records reflect consistent attention and treatment."
S.J. v. Decker, No. 2:20-cv-06052 (JMV), Dkt. No. 32 (D.N.J. June 9, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
6/9/2020
Practice Area
Immigration
Relief Requested
Release, Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
New Jersey
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Immigrant Detention, Parole or Probation Violations, Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pretrial Detention [jail]
Release Granted
No
Compassionate Release Case
No
Case Tracking Number
20-cv-6052-JMV
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
D.N.J.
Decision
Motion Denied
Place of Incarceration
Immigrant Detention
Name of Facility
Bergen County Jail
Legal Authority
Substantive Due Process - Punitive Detention (both 14th and 5th Amendments)
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