Turkmen v. Ashcroft
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
2006 WL 1662663 (2006)
Relevant factsFree
Post-9/11 immigration detainees (plaintiffs), denied Miranda warnings, physically abused, delayed access to counsel with recorded conversations, and subjected to religious harassment including interrupted prayers and denial of Halal food, sued prison officials and DOJ leadership (defendants) for constitutional violations, and the defendants moved to dismiss all claims.
IssueFree
Whether the government may detain aliens for months after a deportation order, and whether aliens detained for immigration purposes but under investigation for terrorism are entitled to constitutional rights of due process, communication with counsel, and freedom to practice religion.