Ibrahim v. Superintendent, Rappahannock Regional Jail

By Judge Randy I. Bellows

On January 18, 2011, Respondent Superintendent of the Rappahannock Regional Jail filed a Demurrer to the Petitioner Adhem R. Ibrahim’s Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court sent a letter to counsel on January 25, 2011, regarding responsive filings to the Demurrer. After reviewing the parties’ briefs, the Court is now prepared to rule.

I. Background

Mr. Ibrahim became a lawful permanent resident of the United States or a “green card holder” in 1992. He is not a full citizen of the United States.

On January 26, 2009, Mr. Ibrahim was charged with felony possession…