Habeas Corpus for Immigration Detention
Why?
Fight Unlawful Immigration Detention. Demand Your Freedom.
When a person is locked in an immigration detention facility, every day matters. Families are torn apart. Livelihoods are destroyed. And too often, people are held unlawfully, without proper legal basis, without adequate process, or in violation of their constitutional rights.
At Sentinel Law Group, we fight back. We file habeas corpus petitions in federal court to challenge unlawful immigration detention, and we do it aggressively, on behalf of clients held at facilities throughout California and across the United States.
What Is Habeas Corpus?
Habeas corpus is one of the oldest and most powerful legal tools in existence. It is a petition filed directly in federal district court demanding that the government justify its detention of a person. In the immigration context, a habeas corpus petition can be used to:
Challenge prolonged detention without an individualized bond hearing
Challenge detention that violates due process rights
Seek release when detention has become indefinite or unreasonably prolonged
Challenge errors in the immigration court proceedings that led to detention
Seek emergency relief when removal is imminent and rights have been violated
Habeas corpus is separate from immigration court. It is filed in federal district court and puts the government on the defensive. They must explain and justify the detention to a federal judge.
Our Track Record
Sentinel Law Group has established a strong track record in habeas corpus litigation on behalf of detained immigrants. We have successfully secured the release of clients held at facilities including Otay Mesa Detention Center, Adelanto ICE Processing Center, El Centro Service Processing Center, Imperial Regional Detention Facility, and facilities across the country. Our results speak for themselves, and our clients' freedom speaks louder.
If you or a loved one is being held in immigration detention, do not wait. Every day in detention is a day that should not be accepted without a fight.
Nationwide Representation
Immigration detention does not respect geography, and neither do we. While we are based in San Diego and regularly litigate in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, one of the most active federal courts for immigration habeas petitions in the country, we represent clients detained at facilities throughout the United States.
Whether your loved one is detained at Otay Mesa down the road or at a facility thousands of miles away, Sentinel Law Group can file a federal habeas petition on their behalf.
Who can File a Habeas Corpus Petition?
Habeas corpus is available to virtually anyone in immigration detention regardless of immigration status, criminal history, or how long they have been detained. It is particularly powerful in situations involving:
Prolonged mandatory detention without a bond hearing
Denial of bond or excessive bond amounts
Detention pending appeal of a removal order
Detention following a reinstated removal order
Individuals detained under the criminal alien provisions of immigration law
Persons detained after seeking asylum at the border
If you are unsure whether habeas corpus applies to your situation, contact us. We will evaluate your case and tell you directly what options are available.
Time is Critical.
Immigration detention moves fast. Removals can happen with little warning. The sooner a habeas petition is filed, the better the chance of securing relief before someone is deported. We are available to discuss your situation, evaluate the legal options, and move quickly when it matters most.
Sentinel Law Group represents clients in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the Southern District of California and nationwide. Past results in habeas corpus matters do not guarantee the same outcome in future cases.