Middle District of Pennsylvania • 1:26-cv-00243

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Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 7265600), filed by Zura Utiashvili. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit A - Order of Release on Recognizance issued by ICE, granting Petitioners release on his own recognizance, dated 01/02/2024, # 5 Exhibit B - DHS Form I-862, Notice to Appear, dated 01/01/2024, # 6 Exhibit C - Confirmation of Petitioners compliance with ICE check-in, a condition of the Order of Release on Recognizance, dated 01/16/2024) (ea) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER -GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Respondents shall immediately release the petitoner, Utiashvili from their custody and shall file declaration/affidavit confirming release w/i 72 hours;4)Respondents shall release Utiashvili under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including, release: (1) within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking dev ices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of the detention or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property, including, but not limited to, any drivers license, passport, immigration documents, currency, or cell phone that was seized at the time of detention and that is currently in their custody, possession, or control, whether maintained directly by respondents or by any contracted or affiliated facility; 5)Respondents are permanently enjoined from re-detaining Utiashvili under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A);6)Respondents are temporarily enjoined from re-arresting Utiashvili for a period of 14 days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; Should respondents detain Utiashvili pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 67; 1226(a), petitioner may move to reopen this matter if the government fails to schedule a timely bond hearing in which an IJ assesses whether he poses a flight risk or a danger to the community; 8)Utiashvili may file a motion for attorneys fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412 within thirty (30) days of final judgment; and the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to CLOSE this case Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 3/6/26. (sm)