Summary
A man named Ryan Gittens is asking a judge to release him from immigration detention. His green card was revoked in 2013 following a conviction, but he claims he cannot be deported and that his detention is illegal. Gittens is representing himself in the legal proceedings taking place in Louisiana.
Key Facts
- Ryan Gittens had his green card revoked in 2013 after a judge found him eligible for deportation.
- Gittens claims he cannot be deported and that ICE detaining him is illegal.
- His case is being handled by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
- Gittens has been in ICE custody since July 29, 2025.
- He previously spent time in ICE detention from 2011 to 2013 but was released with a final removal order.
- Gittens states he has complied with ICE demands and has not committed any crimes since his release.
- He suffers from spinal stenosis, a condition causing pain, and says he cannot receive regular medical treatment while in custody.
- Gittens was originally convicted of conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance in 2007.
