Ragbir v. Sessions III, et al
Petitioner: Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir
Respondent: Jefferson Sessions, III, Kirstjen Nielsen, Thomas Decker, Scott Mechkowski and U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Amicus: Amici Curiae New York Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union and Amici Curiae Legal Scholars and Advocates
Case Number: 1:2018cv00236
Filed: January 11, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
Presiding Judge: Katherine B. Forrest
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241
Jury Demanded By: None

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January 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 48 OPINION & ORDER: Having carefully reviewed the submissions and entire record in this matter, and having heard the parties, the Court is convinced that it must grant the petition for habeas corpus. Constitutional principles of due process and the avo idance of unnecessary cruelty here allow and provide for an orderly departure. Petitioner is entitled to the freedom to say goodbye. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that petitioner shall be immediately released from custody. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 1/29/2018) (mml)
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Respondent: Jefferson Sessions, III
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Respondent: Kirstjen Nielsen
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Respondent: Thomas Decker
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Petitioner: Ravidath Lawrence Ragbir
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