Release of Foreign National After 16 Months of Detention
June 20, 2026
The Supreme Court ordered the release of a foreign national who had been detained for 16 months for deportation. His detention was deemed unjustified as authorities failed to show sufficient effort to carry out his deportation. The applicant, originally from Sierra Leone, had sought international protection but was denied in 2020. The ruling emphasized the need for authorities to actively pursue deportation processes. After 15 months of detention, there were no adequate steps taken for his removal.