Yohannes v. Hasselle et al, No. 4:2014cv00963 - Document 9 (N.D. Ala. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION as more fully set out in therein. Signed by Judge C Lynwood Smith, Jr on 7/16/2014. (AHI )

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FILED 2014 Jul-16 PM 01:58 U.S. DISTRICT COURT N.D. OF ALABAMA UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA MIDDLE DIVISION ERMIAS W. YOHANNES, Petitioner, vs. SCOTT HASSELLE, et al., Respondents. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Civil Action No: CV 14-S-963-M MEMORANDUM OPINION This case is before the court on respondents Motion to Dismiss as Moot. (Doc. 8). In the motion, respondents note that petitioner was released from ICE custody on July 9, 2014, pursuant to an Order of Supervision. (Doc. 8-1). Because petitioner has been released, respondents contend this case is due to be dismissed as moot. On May 22, 2014, petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus seeking to be released from custody pending his removal to Eritrea. (Doc. 1). Because petitioner has been released on an order of supervision, his petition seeking that very relief is moot. See Nyaga v. Ashcroft, 323 F.3d 906, 913 (11th Cir.2003) ( a case must be dismissed as moot if the court can no longer provide meaningful relief ); see also Spencer v. Kemna, 523 U.S. 1, 8 (1998) (once a habeas petitioner is released from custody, he must demonstrate collateral consequences to avoid mootness doctrine). Accordingly, this matter is due to be dismissed. Khader v. Holder, 843 F. Supp. 2d 1202 (N.D. Ala. 2011). A separate order will be entered. DONE this 16th day of July, 2014. ______________________________ United States District Judge 2

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