Supreme Court Dismisses October Immigration Case After Mootness Declaration
The United States Supreme Court has dismissed an immigration case, *Genalo v. Black*, that was scheduled for argument in October. The dismissal occurred after U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer informed the court that the case had become moot. Initially, the case involved two men detained under Section 1226(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which mandates the detention of noncitizens, including green card holders, who have committed certain crimes and are awaiting removal proceedings. The core issue was whether these individuals had a right to a bond hearing during prolonged detention, particularly in light of a 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals decision. One of the men, Carol Williams Black, left the U.S., rendering his claim moot. The case then focused on the other individual, Keisy G.M., who had been detained for 21 months. However, New York Governor Kathy Hochul granted G.M. a pardon for his assault conviction in late August, making him no longer deportable or subject to mandatory detention under...
