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Detention Facilities & Habeas Corpus
Information for families seeking counsel about immigration detention in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Detention is governed by different legal authorities
The basis for custody can change depending on whether removal proceedings are pending, a removal order is final, proceedings are reinstated, or the person is treated as an arriving noncitizen. Those differences affect bond eligibility and habeas strategy.
Important first steps
Confirm the person’s current location, custody history, A-number, immigration case status, removal orders, and any relevant criminal case. Transfers and impending removals may make timing urgent.
Facilities and federal litigation resources
Choose the relevant facility or jurisdiction for details. Current facility operations and visitation arrangements should be independently verified.