Samvel Avakimov, who appears to be an immigration detainee, successfully challenged his detention through a federal habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241. The case involved Pamela Bondi, former Florida Attorney General who has taken on a federal role, and other unspecified federal respondents.
Judge Kim issued the final judgment based on a stipulated agreement between the parties, referencing his earlier preliminary injunction ruling from March 20, 2026. The judge noted that the petition was granted 'consistent with the reasons and findings set forth in the district court's order granting petitioner's application for preliminary injunction,' suggesting the government ultimately agreed with the court's initial assessment that Avakimov's detention was improper.
The case appears to have moved quickly through the federal court system, with Kim granting a preliminary injunction in March that led to this final stipulated judgment just weeks later. The fact that the government agreed to a stipulated order suggests they chose not to continue fighting the habeas petition after the preliminary ruling went against them.
The ruling represents a significant victory for immigration detainees challenging prolonged detention, particularly given that it resulted in a complete vindication through a stipulated agreement. The involvement of Bondi as a named respondent indicates this case may have broader implications for federal immigration enforcement policies.