Federal Judges in San Diego Are Repeatedly Finding ICE Arrests and Prolonged Detention Unlawful

Federal judges in San Diego have consistently granted habeas corpus petitions filed by noncitizens challenging their ICE detention, with approximately 1,400 such petitions filed in the Southern District Court since January 2025. Judges have repeatedly found that ICE violated due process by failing to provide adequate notice of detention reasons and denying detainees the opportunity to respond, leading to orders for immediate release or bond hearings.