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Immigration

Apr. 6, 2011

Appellate Opinion May Shorten Detentions

Civil libertarians say a 9th Circuit Court of Appeal decision last week will strengthen due-process protections for hundreds of individuals fighting deportation orders.


By Brandon Ortiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Civil libertarians say a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision last week will strengthen due-process protections for hundreds of individuals fighting deportation orders.


The 3-0 decision in Singh v. Holder, 2011 DJDAR 4761 (9th Cir. March 31, 2011) ordered a new bond hearing for Vijendra Kumar Singh, a permanent lawful resident of the United States and a native of Fiji who has been detain...

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