Court denied TRO in immigration § 2241 habeas requesting release from detention. While petitioners brought their claims under the Fifth Amendment, the court held that the claims were more properly analyzed under the Eighth Amendment. The court held that petitioners were unable to show deliberate indifference as the facilities had instituted policies to combat Covid-19 and the petitioners had not submitted sufficient facility-specific evidence to the contrary. The court did not discuss any health conditions. Additionally, the court noted that there was a risk of spreading the virus to the public if petitioners were released on conditions of home confinement and monitoring.
Monroe Detention Facility; St. Clair Detention Facility
Legal Authority
Eighth Amendment - Deliberate Indifference, Substantive Due Process - Deliberate Indifference (both 14th and 5th Amendments)
Legal Authority
§ 2241 Habeas
Case Status
Decision Made
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
Not discussed
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Yes
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