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Quintero Chacon v. Dickerson

No. 4:25-cv-00050 District · Decided
Alien Enemies Act of 1798 habeas corpus procedural due process for aliens

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Alien Enemies Act of 1798habeas corpusprocedural due process for aliens
The Law · How the Case Works

Overview

Overview

A Venezuelan man who was deported to El Salvador and sent to CECOT filed an amended habeas petition requesting that he be released from CECOT.

The Issue

Issue

Whether a Venezuelan national removed to a third country and detained in a Salvadoran facility (CECOT) is entitled to habeas relief.

The Rules

Rule

Habeas corpus relief is available under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 when a person is held in custody in violation of federal law; courts may grant release when removal procedures or continued detention violate constitutional or statutory protections.

The Application

Analysis

Petitioner, a Venezuelan removed from the United States to El Salvador and detained at CECOT, filed an amended petition asserting his detention was unlawful and requesting release from the facility.

The Conclusion

Conclusion

The court decided the petition, addressing the availability of habeas relief for individuals removed to third countries and the permissibility of detention in foreign facilities under federal law.

CourtDistrict Court, M.D. Georgia
FiledFeb 10, 2025
Judge Clay D. Land 43
CL Statusterminated
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Outcome History (2)

  1. Jul 2, 2025 District
    Stay granted Partial relief

    Motion to Stay granted, discovery stayed for 14 days.

  2. Jul 25, 2025 District
    Voluntarily dismissed Resolved Final

    Notice of Voluntary Dismissal by all parties leading to case closure.

Federal Court TMR-6da5a58e Removal to Third Country Aug 5, 2026
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