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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Matthew J. Maddox
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: February 18, 2026
Last Activity:
February 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Clovis Njei Njang. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator)(Ahmad, Yusuf) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#2
Jan 20, 2026
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Second
#3
Jan 20, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on 1/20/2026 at 9:13 am. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#4
Jan 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexis Turner-Lafving on behalf of Clovis Njei Njang (Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jan 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jan 20, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: Counsel for the parties shall confer and file a joint status report, to include a proposed briefing schedule, no later than Thursday, January 22, 2026. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/20/2026. (Maddox, Matthew) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12477370(Ahmad, Yusuf)
Jan 20, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
Jan 20, 2026
The case of Njang v Baker et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 8:26-cv-00193-MJM. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (ols, Deputy Clerk)
#7
Jan 22, 2026
STATUS REPORT (Joint Notice by the Parties) by Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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STATUS
#8
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Clovis Njei Njang; Status Report due within 14 days of this Order. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/22/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#9
Feb 06, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Clovis Njei Njang (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. 1 - ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - Bond Motion Filing Receipt, # 3 Exhibit Exh. 3 - Screenshot of Bond Motion Status)(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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STATUS
#10
Feb 06, 2026
MOTION for Other Relief Immediate Release by Clovis Njei Njang (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. 1 - ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - Screenshot of Bond Motion Status, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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MOTION
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Status Conference held on 2/6/2026 before Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (FTR: M. Giron - 2A) (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Status
#12
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER directing the Respondents to promptly take all necessary steps to schedule a bond hearing; the parties are directed to submit a status report no later than Monday, February 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 2/6/2026. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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ORDER
#13
Feb 09, 2026
STATUS REPORT - Joint by Clovis Njei Njang(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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STATUS
#14
Feb 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT following Immigration Bond Hearing by Clovis Njei Njang(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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STATUS
#15
Feb 18, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: In consideration of the Petitioner's status report (ECF 14 ), his Motion for Immediate Release (ECF 10 ) is DENIED as moot. The Clerk SHALL CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 2/18/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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