Habeas Corpus Service in California

Fighting Unlawful ICE Detention Statewide

When a person is taken into ICE custody without lawful authority, they do not have to remain detained. Sadri Law aggressively represents clients in federal habeas corpus actions when ICE violates constitutional rights, detains someone without due process, or takes a person into custody in circumstances where ICE has no legal basis to do so.

Whether the detention occurs at an ICE check-in, inside immigration court, at a green card interview, at the airport as an arriving alien, or at home during a surprise arrest, you may have the right to challenge that detention in federal district court with the help of a habeas corpus law firm.

Sadri Law represents individuals detained anywhere in California, including those held at:

• Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center (Bakersfield)
• Yuba County Jail (Marysville)
• Adelanto ICE Processing Center
• Imperial Regional Detention Facility
• Any immigration detention facility in California

If the detention occurs in California or the person is held in a California detention center, we can file a federal habeas petition to immediately seek release.

What Is an Immigration Habeas Corpus Petition?

A habeas corpus petition is a federal lawsuit challenging illegal detention by ICE. It is one of the strongest legal tools available to secure a person’s freedom when immigration authorities:

• Detain someone without lawful authority
• Fail to provide a bond hearing
• Hold a person despite eligibility for release
• Detain an arriving alien without justification
• Detain a person who has lived in the U.S. for years and has strong equities
• Fail to process an application or review custody in a timely manner

Habeas corpus forces ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to justify the detention before a federal judge, not an immigration judge.

We Represent Clients Detained in Every Situation

Detained During an ICE Check-In
Many individuals check in with ICE as required, only to be unexpectedly taken into custody. If ICE detains you without legal justification, we can challenge the detention immediately.

Detained in Immigration Court
People who appear for a hearing may be handcuffed and taken into custody, especially if ICE disagrees with the immigration judge or seeks to enforce an old order. Habeas corpus service in California may be available.

Detained at a Green Card (Adjustment) Interview
Applicants may attend a USCIS interview and be detained afterward due to background checks, old orders, or mistaken identity. When detention lacks lawful basis, a habeas petition can be filed.

Detained as an “Arriving Alien”
Although ICE claims broad authority, constitutional limits apply. We challenge unlawful arriving-alien detention in federal court.

Detained After Living in the U.S. for Years
Individuals with families, careers, and community ties may still face sudden detention. Habeas relief may apply when ICE abuses discretion.

When Is ICE Detention Unlawful?

• Detention violates due process
• ICE detains someone eligible for bond or release
• ICE refuses to conduct a required bond hearing
• ICE detains someone with a strong claim to relief
• ICE detains an arriving alien without statutory justification
• Detention is prolonged without judicial review
• ICE relies on incorrect records or mistaken identity
• ICE improperly processes an immigration case

If ICE cannot justify detention under immigration and constitutional law, a federal district court can order release.

Why File a Habeas Corpus Petition?

• It goes directly to federal court
• It forces ICE to justify detention
• It can result in immediate release
• It protects constitutional rights
• It may apply even when bond is unavailable

Sadri Law prepares detailed habeas petitions supported by evidence, legal authority, and individualized arguments to maximize success.

Who Qualifies for Habeas Representation with Sadri Law?

• Detained in a California ICE facility
• Detained in California but transferred elsewhere
• Arriving aliens, green card applicants, undocumented persons, or lawful permanent residents
• Held without bond or lawful basis
• Detained during interviews or hearings

We file in the appropriate federal district, including:

• Northern District of California
• Eastern District of California
• Central District of California
• Southern District of California

Comprehensive Representation by Sadri Law

• Emergency consultation with family
• Rapid evidence collection
• Immediate habeas drafting and filing
• Federal court representation
• Coordination with immigration counsel
• Guidance after release

We understand the urgency, fear, and emotional toll of detention. We act fast and aggressively to secure freedom.