Sukhjot Singh Sekhon v. Warden of the Golden State Annex Detention Facility, et al.

Background 23 Petitioner, a citizen of India, entered the United States in May 2024 after crossing through 24 the Mexican border. ECF No. 12-1 ⁋ 2. He came to the United States fleeing persecution in India 25 for his political opinions and Sikh/Punjabi ethnicity. Id. Federal agents detained petitioner at the 26 border, and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released him with a Notice to 27 Appear. Id. 28 On June 23, 2024, after retaining an immigration attorney, petitioner applied for asylum, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). Id. ⁋ 3. On May 20, 2025, petitioner and his attorney appeared in immigration court for a hearing on his asylum application. Id. The government moved to dismiss his application, and the immigration judge granted dismissal. Id. Petitioner has appealed the decision, which remains pending with the Board of Immigration Appeals. ECF No. 12 at 7. Moments after petitioner left the courtroom, DHS officials arrested petitioner. ECF No. 12-1 ⁋ 3. Petitioner has been detained since May 20, 2025. Id. ⁋ 4. After entering the United States, petitioner has lived in…