ProPublica Tracks Historic Surge in Habeas Corpus Petitions by Detained Immigrants
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by Ruth Talbot, Pratheek Rebala and Carla Astudillo
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Summary
ProPublica is tracking a historic surge in habeas corpus petitions filed by detained immigrants challenging the legality of their detention during the second Trump administration. Data shows that immigrants filed more habeas cases in the first 13 months of this administration than in the past three administrations combined. The tracking effort highlights how federal immigration enforcement actions are overwhelming legal advocates and government attorneys as detention numbers rise.
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As federal immigration agents surge into communities and detain people, the number of cases filed by those claiming their detention is illegal has risen to historic highs.
ProPublica is tracking the volume of these cases, known as habeas petitions, as they overwhelm legal advocates and government attorneys.
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