Maria Rosa Miguel v. Judge Robert R. Summerhays, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, et al.

Summary

The court addresses a pro se petition for habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by an immigration detainee seeking release from detention. The court directs service of the petition and orders respondents to file a response with summary-judgment evidence within 21 days, followed by a seven-day period for the petitioner to submit contradictory evidence.

Holdings

1. The court ordered respondents to file a response addressing the lawfulness of Miguel's detention and directed the clerk to serve the required parties and officials.
2. Respondents must file a response within 21 days after service, including summary-judgment evidence, and Miguel may file contradictory summary-judgment evidence within seven days after respondents' answer.
3. dispositionTied

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should require respondents to answer a § 2241 habeas petition challenging the lawfulness of immigration detention.
2. What briefing and evidentiary schedule should govern the parties' submissions concerning the lawfulness of Miguel's detention.