In ruling with 'sweeping implications,' 9th Circuit rules asylum-seeker is entitled to habeas review

03/09/2019 5:56 AM | Deleted user

ABA Journal News

March 8, 2019


Immigrants seeking asylum may seek habeas review of the procedures leading to expedited removal orders, a federal appeals court has ruled.


The March 7 decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco has “sweeping implications,” according to a press release by the American Civil Liberties Union.



http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/in-ruling-with-sweeping-implications-9th-circuit-rules-asylum-seekers-entitled-to-habeas-review