Slater v. Crawford - Next Friend Habeas Petition Denied, Immigration Detention

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:19:28 +0000
Immigration

The Eastern District of Virginia denied without prejudice and dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Adrienne Slater as 'next friend' on behalf of Jeff Crawford, an immigration detainee held at the Farmville Detention Center. The court found the petition procedurally defective because Crawford did not sign any submissions under penalty of perjury as required by Rule 2(c)(5) of the Rules Governing §2254 Cases. The Clerk is directed to mail Crawford a standardized § 2241 petition form and a copy of this opinion to the Farmville Detention Center so he may refile personally if he wishes.