QUESTION
I was illegally detained by immigration for 6 months upon my release from prison, can I sue the state?
Asked on Mar 06th, 2015 on Immigration - New Jersey
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. How were you "illegally detained? Was there an ICE hold on you? Were you picked up by Ice for some reason? I suggest that you contact an experienced civil rights attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Mar 09th, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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That's federal. Good luck.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Maybe. You need to demonstrate that it was in fact a wrongful detention from the very beginning.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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You may have a cause of action. There are special lawyers who handle these types of cases. You will want to look online to see whether there is a lawyer near you who handles wrongful imprisonment cases.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2015 at 9:42 AM
Bruce A. Coane
If you were illegally detained, you could definitely file a lawsuit. No guarantee you'd win, but certainly worthwhile exploring.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2015 at 9:42 AM