If a family member has been held by ICE for weeks or months — or was denied a bond hearing — a federal habeas corpus petition compels the government to respond and brings the case before an independent federal judge. We act fast, before a transfer to a remote facility.
If any of these sound familiar, a habeas petition may be the fastest path to a federal judge. Talk to an attorney today.
We identify whether your loved one is held under Section 1225 or 1226 — the question that decides bond eligibility and the habeas argument.
The petition is filed in the federal district where your loved one is detained. Filing forces a government response on a court deadline.
A life-tenured federal judge — not the immigration agency — reviews whether the detention is lawful.
A habeas petition must be filed in the federal district of confinement. Modern Law Group has handled detention and habeas matters at facilities including:
Detained somewhere else? We handle federal detention cases nationwide. Tell us the facility.
This page is attorney advertising and general information, not legal advice. Contacting Modern Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every detention case is different and depends on its specific facts; only a licensed immigration attorney can evaluate your situation. *90%+ habeas success rate based on Modern Law Group habeas matters decided in 2026. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Habeas corpus success depends on the specific facts of each case and the federal court; results vary and are not guaranteed.
