#454 Detention, Habeas, and the New Reality of Immigration Court with Enes Hajdarpasic, Esq.

In Episode 454 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. speaks with Enes Hajdarpasic, Esq., an immigration litigator with prior experience as a DHS trial attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney.   They discuss immigration court practice, removal defense, habeas petitions, mandamus actions, federal litigation strategy, and how attorneys must adapt as bond eligibility tightens and agency delays increase. Enes also shares insights from defending the government and how that experience now informs advocacy for immigrants. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33 Introduction 02:23 Enes's path into immigration law 03:16 Becoming a DHS attorney 03:43 Federal court responsibilities 04:37 Types of cases handled 05:24 Government delays explained 07:42 Why immigration law 08:37 Bond, detention, and removal defense 12:35 Mid-episode break 14:05 Habeas cases in practice 16:30 Practice tips from both sides 18:11 Looking ahead to 2026 21:22 Contacting Enes Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox