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M.A.P.S. v. Garite (Venezuelan habeas, DDC)

No. 3:25-cv-00171 District · Decided Decided
Court
Federal Court
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Judge
David Briones 42
Decided
Jun 9, 2025
Filed
May 10, 2025
Judge (CL)
David Briones 42
Filed (CL)
May 10, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

A Venezuelan woman filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to prevent her deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.


The Application

History

A Venezuelan national petitioned for habeas corpus relief, challenging her detention and deportation order issued under the Alien Enemies Act and arguing the statute violated her constitutional rights to judicial review and procedural due process.

The Conclusion

The court rendered a decision resolving whether constitutional safeguards limit the government's authority to detain and deport under the Alien Enemies Act.

Outcome History (4)

  1. May 13, 2025 District
    TRO granted Full relief

    Temporary Restraining Order granted, to expire on May 27, 2025 at 2:47pm MST.

  2. May 22, 2025 District
    Class certified Full relief

    Class certification granted, certifying a class of noncitizens in custody affected by the March 2025 Presidential Proclamation.

  3. Jun 9, 2025 District
    Preliminary injunction granted Full relief Final

    Permanent Injunction granted in favor of Petitioner M.A.P.S. and members of the certified class.

  4. Jun 9, 2025 District
    Merits judgment Full relief Final

    Final Judgment and Order granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Preliminary Injunction.

Federal Court TMR-fd6c5778 Alien Enemies Act Detention May 18, 2026

Case Analysis

Issue

Whether the government may detain and deport an alien under the Alien Enemies Act without providing habeas corpus review and due process protections.

Rule

The Alien Enemies Act (50 U.S.C. § 21) authorizes the President to apprehend and deport aliens from hostile nations, but such authority is subject to constitutional limitations including Fifth Amendment due process and habeas corpus protections.

Analysis

A Venezuelan national petitioned for habeas corpus relief, challenging her detention and deportation order issued under the Alien Enemies Act and arguing the statute violated her constitutional rights to judicial review and procedural due process.

Conclusion

The court rendered a decision resolving whether constitutional safeguards limit the government's authority to detain and deport under the Alien Enemies Act.

Overview

A Venezuelan woman filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to prevent her deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.

Overview

The government appealed Judge Briones's order permanently enjoining the Trump administration from detaining, transferring, or removing M.A.P.S. and members of the certified class under the Alien Enemies Act.

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