Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-00421

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Feb 19, 2026

Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number AOHNDC-13530981. Filed by Edwin Alfredo Hernandez-Cine. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - DHS Facility page, # 3 Exhibit B - DHS Notice to appear). (Green, Brian) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

Proposed Order to Show Cause filed by Edwin Alfredo Hernandez-Cine. Related document(s) 1 . (Green, Brian) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jonathan D. Greenberg. (M,Do)

Feb 19, 2026

Judge Benita Y. Pearson assigned to case. (M,Do)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

Attorney Appearance by Patricia M. Fitzgerald filed by on behalf of Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Fitzgerald, Patricia) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#4

Feb 26, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#7

Apr 10, 2026

Memorandum of Opinion and Order For the reasons set forth herein, the Petition for habeas relief (ECF No. 1 ) is granted. It is hereby ordered that Respondents shall: 1. Maintain Petitioners' removal under the regular removal process p ursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1229a, not expedited removal proceedings under § 1225(b)(1); and 2. Within 7 days of this Order, afford Petitioner an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) before an immigration judge, during which Respondents shall bear the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner poses a flight risk or a danger to the community such that his continued detention is justified; or 3. Release Petitioner from custody; and 4. File a status report within 48 hours of the bond hearing or Petitioner's release, but no later than 10 days from the date of this Order, certifying compliance therewith. The report shall inform the Court whether a bond hearing was held. If Petitioner has not been released from custody, Respondents shall inform the Court, in detail, of the reasons for his continued detention, including any reasoning of an immigration judge. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 4/10/2026. (JLG)

#9

May 07, 2026

Relief

#12

May 21, 2026

Order

#13

May 21, 2026

Judgment