Adolph Michelin v. Warden Moshannon Valley Correctional Center (24-2990)
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What was at stake
US court opinion from Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT _____________ Nos. 24-2990 and 24-3198 _____________ ADOLPH MICHELIN v. WARDEN MOSHANNON VALLEY CORRECTIONAL CENTER; DIRECTOR PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE IMMIGRATION AND
What happened
Adolph Michelin, an immigrant, challenged his detention at the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center, arguing that his rights were violated under the Refugee Convention. He claimed that his deportation would expose him to persecution in his home country.
What the court decided
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How the court got there
The court held that the detention of Michelin was unlawful under the Refugee Convention, emphasizing the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the return of individuals to countries where they may face serious threats to their life or freedom. The court found that the evidence presented did not sufficiently justify the continued detention of Michelin.
Statutes and cases cited
- § Refugee Convention art. 33
- Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister
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