Guatam

I. BACKGROUND

22 Petitioner, proceeding pro se, is an 18-year-old citizen of Nepal who entered the 23 United States around January 5, 2025. ECF No. 1 at 1. Petitioner alleges that he escaped 24 from his country for fear of his life. Id. He alleges that Border Patrol apprehended him 25 while he attempted the cross the border. Id.; see ECF No. 4-1 at 5-6. On January 6, 2025, 26 Petitioner was determined to be inadmissible and placed into section 235 expedited 27 28 removal proceedings. ECF No. 1-2 at 6. Petitioner is currently being detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center (“OMDC”). ECF No. 1 at 3. Petitioner claimed asylum, and on February 22, 2025, he received a credible fear interview that resulted in a positive finding. See ECF No. 1-2 at 8-33. On February 25, 2025, Petitioner received a Notice to Appear (“NTA”), taking him out of expedited removal and placing him into section 240 removal proceedings. ECF No. 1-2 at 1. The NTA stated that his next hearing date was to take place on March 6, 2025. Id. Petitioner claims that after being detained for almost six months, he requested a bond hearing but it was denied. ECF No. 1 at 4. In…