No. 19-161October Term 2019Decided Jun 25, 2020
Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
This case involved a Sri Lankan asylum seeker who was caught shortly after crossing the border and was placed in expedited removal after asylum officials and an immigration judge found he did not show a credible fear of persecution.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jun 25, 2020
- What it's about
This case involved a Sri Lankan asylum seeker who was caught shortly after crossing the border and was placed in expedited removal after asylum officials and an immigration judge found he did not show a credible fear of persecution. The Court considered whether federal law could sharply limit habeas review of that decision without violating the Constitution.
Question presented
Whether, as applied to respondent, Section 1252(e)(2) is unconstitutional under the Suspension Clause.
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Jun 25, 2020
- Area
Immigration
Timing
Decided June 25, 2020
The Court released its decision on June 25, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Jul 25, 2026
- Method
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