This course is a collaboration between VECINA, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM), the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC), and Innovation Law Lab. We welcome you to this course on challenging immigration detention through habeas corpus petitions. In this course, we will explore the use of habeas corpus as a critical legal mechanism for challenging unlawful detention for individuals detained in federal immigration custody. This course will guide you through the relevant legal standards, procedural requirements, and practical strategies involved in preparing and filing a habeas corpus petition. Our goal is to help you develop clarity, confidence, and competence in navigating this important area of the law.