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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Patel's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Patel's Motion for Immediate Release 3 is DENIED. 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing where the government bears the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 7 days of the date of this Order; 4) Respondents shall file a Status Report on or before 5/27/2026. Signed by Chief District

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Case Summary

The court granted Patel's petition but denied his motion for immediate release. It ordered respondents to release Patel immediately or provide a constitutionally adequate bond hearing within seven days, where the government must prove by clear and convincing evidence under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Respondents must file a status report by May 27, 2026.

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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Patel's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Patel's Motion for Immediate Release 3 is DENIED. 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a

Order · May 14, 2026

Chief District filed a Motion.

Key Issues

  • Petition granted
  • Immediate release denied
  • Order for bond hearing
  • Government burden of proof
  • Status report deadline
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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Patel's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Patel's Motion for Immediate Release 3 is DENIED. 3)

Order · May 14, 2026

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The court granted Patel's petition but denied his motion for immediate release. It ordered the respondents to either release Patel immediately or provide him with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing within seven days. That hearing must comply with 8 U.S.C.

§ 1226(a), requiring the government to prove by clear and convincing evidence that Patel should remain detained. The court emphasized the government's burden of proof at this hearing. Respondents must file a status report by May 27, 2026, updating the court on Patel's custody status or the scheduling of the bond hearing.

The case remains active, but no judge has been assigned yet. The next key step will be whether the respondents comply with the order to release Patel or hold the bond hearing within the specified timeframe.

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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Patel's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Patel's Motion for Immediate Release 3 is DENIED. 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing where the government bears the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within 7 days of the date of this Order; 4) Respondents shall file a Status Report on or before 5/27/2026. Signed by Chief District Judge

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Order May 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Patel's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Patel's Motion for Immediate Release 3 is DENIED. 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing where the government bears the burden of proof by clear and

Chief District filed a Motion.

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