Armando F. Sacasas, Jr. v. R.H. Rison, Warden, & U.S. Parole Commission

Petitioner in this habeas corpus proceeding alleges that the Parole Commission (“Commission”) violated his constitutional rights by failing to conduct a “termination of supervision hearing” pursuant to the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 4211. The district court denied relief and petitioner appeals. We hold that petitioner was not prejudiced by the Commission’s failure to hold such a hearing and that in any event, the proper remedy for non-compliance is not a release from custody, but rather a mandamus action to compel compliance. The district court’s order denying relief is, therefore, affirmed.

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