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Dominican green card holder detained 21 months without bond hearing, Supreme Court to decide rights

Jun 17, 2026 · New York, NY, Dominican Republic

Dominican green card holder detained 21 months without bond hearing, Supreme Court to decide rights

Keisy G.M., a lawful permanent resident from the Dominican Republic who has lived in New York City since 2011, was detained by ICE for 21 months without receiving a bond hearing. G.M. was arrested in October 2020 after being charged with assault following a fight and served a two-year sentence. Throughout his detention, the government sought to deport him without providing an individualized bond hearing to determine whether continued detention was justified. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2024 that his prolonged detention violated due process, and G.M. was ultimately released following a court order. The Supreme Court agreed to hear Genalo v. Black, which will determine whether the Constitution requires the government to provide bond hearings for lawful permanent residents in deportation proceedings and whether due process requires the government to justify continued detention by clear and convincing evidence.

Timeline

Jun 2026Supreme Court agrees to hear Genalo v. Black case on bond hearing rights for lawful permanent residents
20242nd Circuit Court of Appeals rules prolonged detention violated due process; nationwide class relief ordered
Oct 2020Keisy G.M. arrested following assault charge and conviction; sentenced to two years
Oct 2020G.M. detained by ICE during deportation proceedings without bond hearing
UnknownG.M. released from detention following court order

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