Heredia v. Shanahan et al, No. 1:2016cv02024 - Document 19 (S.D.N.Y. 2017)

Court Description: OPINION & ORDER: Petitioner Hoxquelin Gomez Heredia has spent the better part of two years in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), and applies under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 for a writ of habeas corpus releasing him pe nding the outcome of his removal proceedings. In the alternative, Heredia seeks a bail hearing before an immigration judge. (As further set forth in this Order.) For the reasons discussed above, the petition for habeas corpus is GRANTED. ICE shall provide Heredia with a Lora bail hearing before an immigration judge no later than April 11, 2017. (Signed by Judge Kimba M. Wood on 3/28/2017) (cf)