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Pakistani detainee held 21 months ordered released by federal court

Jul 1, 2026 · LA, Pakistan

Pakistani detainee held 21 months ordered released by federal court

A Pakistani national was held in an ICE facility in Louisiana for approximately 21 months without removal. ICE attempted to transfer him to the UAE, which declined, and sought responses from Saudi Arabia, China, Kosovo, and Moldavia without success. A federal court ordered his immediate release, ruling the prolonged detention unconstitutional under Zadvydas v. Davis because removal was not likely in the foreseeable future.

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