In quite a few cases recently, the court have denied petitions for review on the basis that the petitioner is a fugitive, but this result is not automatic. See Annot., Application of "Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine" in Federal Civil Actions, 176 A.L.R. FED. 333 (2002). Counsel can consider recommending that the client surrender to the DHS so as no longer to be a fugitive, thus mooting the fugitive disentitlement doctrine. Counsel can also argue equitable, compelling reasons why the court should hear case anyway.