Habeas Corpus Cases in Second Circuit

Browse 2 habeas corpus cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Habeas Corpus Opinions from Second Circuit (2)

Santiago v. Fischer

No Sixth Amendment Violation Found in Joint Representation Case

Second Circuit · 2025-10-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Santiago v. Fischer, decided by Second Circuit on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by a st...

Gristina v. Merchan

Habeas Corpus Denied: No Entrapment Defense Warranted

Second Circuit · 2025-03-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Gristina v. Merchan, decided by Second Circuit on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the District Court's denial of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus...

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Q: How many habeas corpus cases has Second Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 2 habeas corpus cases from Second Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in habeas corpus cases at Second Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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