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Miami Man Sues Over Prolonged Immigration Detention

A Miami immigration detainee filed a federal lawsuit June 2 challenging his confinement, arguing the government held him longer than legally permitted without a hearing or removal timeline.

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06/08/2026 · Downtown Miami edition

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Anzor Matsev, held in immigration detention in Miami, filed a habeas corpus petition June 2 challenging his continued confinement, arguing the government has detained him beyond the legal limit set in a 2001 Supreme Court ruling.

Matsev says authorities cannot deport him to Russia in the foreseeable future and contend they violated his due process rights by denying him a bond hearing, an explanation for his detention, and a removal timeline. He also states the prolonged confinement creates financial hardship for his family, which depends on his income.

The case is filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Attorneys interested in pro bono representation can contact FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov.

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