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Mexican National Challenges Nearly Two-Year Immigration Detention in Arizona

Apr 9, 2026 · Mexico

Azael Torres Berruecos, a native of Mexico, filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his immigration detention that has lasted nearly two years. The court found his petition unclear about whether he is detained under pre-removal or post-removal statutes. The court denied his motions for emergency relief and appointed counsel but ordered the government to respond and clarify the legal basis for his continued detention.

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