Immigration detainee wins immediate release order in federal habeas corpus case
Apr 9, 2026 · Adelanto, California
Mikayel Mikoyan, an immigration detainee held in ICE custody at the Adelanto Detention Facility in California, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on April 1, 2026, challenging the lawfulness of his detention. Mikoyan argued that his continued detention violated his Fifth Amendment right to due process. On April 3, 2026, the respondents (represented by Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche) filed a response expressly stating they did not oppose Mikoyan's motion for a temporary restraining order. United States Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar found the requested restraining order was warranted based on the motion and record. The court granted Mikoyan's motion and ordered his immediate release from immigration detention.
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