Louisiana holds approximately 7,500 ICE detainees daily — the second highest in the nation. The state has rapidly expanded its detention capacity using former criminal justice facilities.
Louisiana has emerged as a critical state in the immigration detention system, holding approximately 7,500 ICE detainees on any given day — second only to Texas. This dramatic expansion followed the state's criminal justice reforms in 2017, which reduced the general prison population and freed up bed space that was quickly repurposed for immigration detention.
The state hosts numerous facilities, including the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center (formerly LaSalle ICE Processing Center), the Richwood Correctional Center, and multiple parish jails that hold ICE detainees. Many of these facilities are operated by private prison companies.
Due to the large and growing detainee population, Louisiana has seen an increasing need for habeas corpus litigation, particularly for individuals facing prolonged detention or denied bond hearings.
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IGSAIf your loved one is detained by ICE in Louisiana, a federal habeas corpus petition may be the most effective legal tool available. Unlike immigration court proceedings, habeas petitions are filed in U.S. District Court before an independent federal judge — not a government employee.
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Louisiana has three federal districts: Eastern (New Orleans), Middle (Baton Rouge), and Western (Shreveport, Lafayette). Louisiana falls under the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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