Habeas corpus petitions flood Western New York's federal court
As of August 2025, 38 petitions were filed. By March 2026, that number jumped to 608 — a 1,500% increase that began as a new immigration law expanded mandatory detention.
As of August 2025, 38 petitions were filed. By March 2026, that number jumped to 608 — a 1,500% increase that began as a new immigration law expanded mandatory detention.
