M.C.C.C. v. Warden, STEWART DETENTION CENTER - Immigration Habeas Corpus

Middle District of Georgia Opinions

Filed January 22nd, 2026

Detected February 26th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia granted a petitioner's habeas corpus relief, ordering the Stewart Detention Center to provide a bond hearing for an immigration detainee. The court found the detainee was not subject to mandatory detention under the cited statutes.

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The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, in case number 4:26-cv-55-CDL-ALS, granted a habeas corpus petition filed by M.C.C.C., an immigration detainee at the Stewart Detention Center. The court ruled that the petitioner was detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), ordering the respondent to provide the petitioner with a bond hearing to determine eligibility for pre-removal release.

This ruling has immediate implications for immigration detention facilities and legal counsel representing detainees. Facilities must ensure that detainees not subject to mandatory detention are afforded bond hearings as required by law and court order. Legal professionals should review the court's reasoning, particularly its interpretation of 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and its application in conjunction with 8 C.F.R. §§ 236.1 and 1236.1.1, to advocate for similar relief for their clients.

What to do next

Review detention policies for compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and related regulations.
Ensure bond hearings are provided to detainees not subject to mandatory detention.
Consult legal counsel regarding specific case applications of this ruling.

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M.C.C.C. v. Warden, STEWART DETENTION CENTER

District Court, M.D. Georgia

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Docket Number: 4:26-cv-00055
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA

COLUMBUS DIVISION

M.C.C.C., :

:

Petitioner, :

:

v. : Case No. 4:26-cv-55-CDL-ALS

: 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Warden, STEWART DETENTION :

CENTER, :

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Respondent. :

                     ORDER

Petitioner is a detainee at the Stewart Detention Center awaiting removal
proceedings. Petitioner seeks habeas corpus relief based on Respondent’s refusal to
provide Petitioner with a bond hearing and the opportunity for pre-removal release
while the removal proceedings are pending. Respondent contends that Petitioner’s
detention is mandatory under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 (b)(1) and/or 8 U.S.C. § 1225 (b)(2).

The Court reviewed Petitioner’s application. The Court finds that Petitioner is
currently detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226 (a) and therefore not subject to mandatory
detention as required by 8 U.S.C. § 1225 (b)(2). See J.A.M. v. Streeval, No. 4:25-CV-342-
CDL, 2025 WL 3050094 (M.D. Ga. Nov. 1, 2025); P.R.S. v. Streeval, No. 4:25-CV-330-
CDL, 2025 WL 3269947 (M.D. Ga. Nov. 24, 2025). Accordingly, Petitioner’s application
for habeas corpus relief is granted to the extent that Respondent shall provide Petitioner
with a bond hearing to determine if the Petitioner may be released on bond under
§ 1226(a)(2) and the applicable regulations. See 8 C.F.R. §§ 236.1 & 1236.1.1
IT IS SO ORDERED, this 22nd day of January, 2026.

s/Clay D. Land

CLAY D. LAND

U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA

1 The brevity of this order is appropriate given that the issue presented is exactly the same as the issue
previously decided on numerous occasions by the Court and yet Respondents insist upon denying the
relief that the Court has found is required.