Yostin Sleiker Gutierrez-Contreras v. Warden Desert View Annex
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Overview
Overview
Yostin Sleiker Gutierrez-Contreras, a Venezuelan at risk of being deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act filed a habeas corpus petitioners seeking to prevent his deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.
The Issue
Issue
Whether an alien can challenge a deportation order issued under the Alien Enemies Act through habeas corpus review and whether such deportation complies with constitutional and statutory requirements.
The Rules
Rule
The Alien Enemies Act grants the President authority to deport aliens he deems enemies; however, habeas corpus provides judicial review to ensure government detention and removal comply with the Constitution and applicable law.
The Application
Analysis
Gutierrez-Contreras, a Venezuelan, petitioned for habeas corpus to challenge the government's attempt to deport him to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, requiring the court to examine whether the government action was authorized and constitutional.
The Conclusion
Conclusion
The District Court decided the merits of the habeas petition, ruling on the legality of the Alien Enemies Act deportation order.
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