Eduar I. Sanchez Nino, who is being held in immigration detention, challenged his continued custody through a habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The petitioner sought relief from what appears to be prolonged detention without a bond hearing under immigration law.
Judge Jonker granted the petition conditionally, ordering respondents to provide Sanchez Nino with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within five business days. The court directed that parties must receive notice 'as soon as practicable, no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing.' If officials cannot comply with the hearing requirement, they must 'immediately release Petitioner from custody.'
The case was filed in the Western District of Michigan against Kevin Raycraft and other respondents. Judge Jonker dismissed several federal agencies from the case, including the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Attorney General, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
The court ordered a detailed status report within six business days certifying compliance with the judgment. Officials must report whether the bond hearing occurred, if bond was granted or denied, the conditions of any bond, or the reasons for denial. The ruling highlights ongoing challenges over prolonged immigration detention without proper bond hearings.