Habeas Materials
Getting Started
- Primer on Immigration Detention and Habeas Corpus Cases
- Powerpoint Presentation on Habeas Cases
- Roadmap to Habeas Cases
- Client Interview Guide
Templates
- Template Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
- Template Notice of Motion to Proceed on Initials Only and To Seal
- Template Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Proceed on Initials Only and To Seal
- Template Declaration to Proceed on Initials Only and To Seal
- Template Proposed Order to Proceed on Initials Only and To Seal
Sample Habeas Petitions
- Sample Habeas Petition (pending asylum, criminal history)
- Sample Habeas Petition (pending U visa, old removal order)
- Sample Habeas Petition (pending T visa)
- Sample Habeas Petition (prolonged detention)
- Sample Habeas Petition (expedited removal order, SIJS and asylum eligible)
Useful Decisions
- SDNY Judge Torres Release Order 8.15.25
- SDNY Judge Torres Release Order 7.14.25
- SDNY Judge Daniels Release Order 6.18.25
- SDNY Judge Schofield Release Order 7.20.2021
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