Supreme Court Dismisses October Immigration Case After 21-Month Detention Challenge Turns Moot
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Updated · SCOTUSblog · Sep 12
Supreme Court Dismisses October Immigration Case After 21-Month Detention Challenge Turns Moot
3 articles · Updated · SCOTUSblog · Sep 12
Summary
Friday’s dismissal removed Genalo v. Black from the Oct. 13 argument calendar after both sides told the justices the dispute no longer presented a live controversy.
A pardon from New York Governor Kathy Hochul erased Keisy G.M.’s deportability and mandatory-detention status, while the other challenger had already left the United States and said he would not return.
The case had asked when noncitizens held under Section 1226(c) gain a right to a bond hearing during lengthy detention and what the government must show to keep them jailed.
John Sauer said the Justice Department plans to bring the issue back soon in a new petition, leaving only 1 case set for Oct. 13 and 6 arguments in the October sitting.