Giles v. Crawford, No. 3:2017cv00702 - Document 15 (E.D. Va. 2018)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. SEE OPINION for complete details. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 06/15/2018. Copy mailed to Petitioner as directed.(ccol, )
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Giles v. Crawford Doc. 15 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division GILES CHIBUZOR MBGNU, Petitioner, Civil Action No. 3:17CV702-HEH V. JEFFREY CRAWFORD, Respondent. MEMORANDUM OPINION (Dismissing as Moot 28 U.S.C.§ 2241 Petition) This matter is before the Court on a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("§ 2241 Petition," ECF No. 5)filed by Giles Chibuzor Mbonu.' In his § 2241 Petition, Mbonu seeks release from the custody ofthe United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement("ICE"), asserting that his continued detention is unlawful under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S.678(2001). Respondent has filed a Motion to Dismiss(ECF No. 13). For the reasons stated below, the Court will grant the Motion to Dismiss and dismiss the § 2241 Petition as moot. 1. PROCEDURAL HISTORY Mbonu is a native and citizen of Nigeria who entered the United States as a Legal Permanent Resident. (Declaration of John D. Killian ("Killian Decl. I") 7,29, ECF No. 10-1.) On May 19, 2015, Mbonu was arrested by ICE and held for the duration of his removal proceedings, including many appeals and remands. {Id. 11-25.) On 'The Court notes that the docket incorrectly reflects Mbonu's name. The Court corrects his name here to reflect what he placed on the original § 2241 petition filed with the Court. (ECF No. l,atl.) Dockets.Justia.com
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