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United States v. Abreu

District of Rhode IslandPettineDecided October 11, 1996

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Agency Department of Justice Read by a model
Ramon Alfredo Abreu (“Petitioner”) requests that this Court issue a writ of mandamus against the Attorney General of the United States and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”) to compel the Attorney General, through the INS, to deport Petitioner.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
This time, Petitioner asks the Court to compel the Attorney General, through the INS, to deport Petitioner immediately, prior to completion of his prison sentence.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the reasons set forth below, I find that Petitioner’s arguments are without merit. Accordingly, I deny his petition.
Motion decided None Read by a model
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
Petitioner asks this Court once again to issue a writ of mandamus against the Attorney General and the INS.
Disposition Denied in the government's favor The principal motion was denied in full: a motion to dismiss denied so the case goes on, or relief denied on the merits. Read by a model
Accordingly, I deny his petition.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
For the reasons set forth below, I find that Petitioner’s arguments are without merit. Accordingly, I deny his petition.
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
I must deny Petitioner’s request for a writ of mandamus.
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

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