In the Matter of Patel

1 Citing brief

  1. L-R et al v. Johnson et al

    MOTION for Reconsideration re Memorandum & Opinion

    Filed March 20, 2015

    Neither party hereto disputes that threats to the national security are a permissible consideration for ICE in making custody determinations. See Matter of Patel, 15 I. & N. Dec. 666 (BIA 1976). Nonetheless, the Court concluded that “[e]ven assuming that general deterrence could, under certain circumstances, constitute a permissible justification for such detention, the Court finds 10 If the Court is not inclined to provide any other relief to Defendants, it should, at minimum, amend its order to provide declaratory relief rather than injunctive relief.