This session provides a general overview of habeas corpus, mandamus, and related federal court litigation, with a focus on when and how to use district court actions to challenge unlawful custody or agency inaction. Designed for practitioners who may be new to federal litigation—or who want a refresher—this session walks through the jurisdictional foundations, strategic considerations, and procedural mechanics of filing habeas petitions and related claims in federal court. The session emphasizes practical guidance, including drafting considerations, evidentiary issues, motion practice, and remedies available in federal court.

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