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Abreu v. United States

District of Rhode IslandPettineDecided June 4, 1992

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Agency Not recorded Read by a model
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
If, as alleged, it is INS policy to stall these proceedings until after the date of release, the Court has no qualms interpreting these motions as mandamus requests for deportation hearings.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
The Court issues a writ of mandamus ordering the INS to conduct deportation hearings as soon as possible for these plaintiffs and not to wait for their release.
Motion decided None Read by a model
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
All three plaintiff-inmates filed their motions pro se. Fernandez and Bello-Rodriguez labeled theirs as Motions to Issue Mandamus; Abreu wrote a letter to the INS and the Court requesting a prompt deportation hearing.
Disposition Granted in the applicant's favor The principal motion was granted in full: summary judgment for either side, an injunction or TRO, a writ or order to act, fees. A motion to dismiss granted in full counts as Dismissed; a transfer is listed apart. Read by a model
The Court issues a writ of mandamus ordering the INS to conduct deportation hearings as soon as possible for these plaintiffs and not to wait for their release.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
The Court issues a writ of mandamus ordering the INS to conduct deportation hearings as soon as possible for these plaintiffs and not to wait for their release.
The delay claim Relief ordered Read by a model
The Court issues a writ of mandamus ordering the INS to conduct deportation hearings as soon as possible for these plaintiffs and not to wait for their release.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality Dominican Republic Read by a model
Mr. Ramon Abreu is a citizen of the Dominican Republic.

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