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What Happens if My Habeas Corpus Petition is Successful?

If a federal court finds that your detention is unlawful, it may order your release or require the government to conduct a bond hearing. However, it does not decide the merits of your immigration case or status.

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Home » FAQs » What Happens if My Habeas Corpus Petition is Successful?

If a federal court finds that your detention is unlawful, it may order your release or require the government to conduct a bond hearing. However, it does not decide the merits of your immigration case or status.

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.