How ‘Next Friend’ Habeas Petitions Work for Immigrants in ICE Custody

With Latino immigrants accounting for 93% of street arrests in the New York metro area, Documented walks through how families are using “next friend” habeas corpus petitions — filed by relatives on behalf of detained loved ones — to challenge the legality of ICE detentions when the detainee can’t file on their own. The explainer covers eligibility, key federal cases, and practical steps for families.