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Filed: March 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Jamar K. Walker
Referred to:
Lawrence Richard Leonard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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July 22, 2026
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#1
Mar 03, 2026
PETITION filed for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Ziad Mohammed Shehada Abuqare. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) Modified on 3/5/2026 to note filed re 5 . (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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PETITION,
#2
Mar 03, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Ziad Mohammed Shehada Abuqare. (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Mar 03, 2026
Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#4
Mar 04, 2026
REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to please send a copy of this Referral Order to the petitioner. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 3/4/2026. Copies mailed 3/4/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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REFERRAL
#5
Mar 05, 2026
ORDER. 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma Pauperis is GRANTED and the Clerk is DIRECTED to file the Petition. The Court hereby ORDERS that Respondents file within thirty (30) days from the date of this Order an answer to the Petition conforming to the requirements, where applicable to a federal prisoner, of Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, together with the attachments specified in Rule 5. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 3/5/2026. Copies mailed 3/5/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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ORDER.
#6
Apr 04, 2026
Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Lisa Castano, Paul Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 04/04/2026)
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Opposition
#7
Apr 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Zakery Williams Comer on behalf of Lisa Castano, Paul Perry (Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 04/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Apr 30, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are DIRECTED to file a supplemental response with the Court within fourteen days of the date of this order. The Clerk is DIRECTED to forward a copy of this Order to Petitioner and all counsel of record. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 4/30/2026. Copies mailed 4/30/2026.(jmey) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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ORDER.
#9
May 14, 2026
Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Supplemental filed by Lisa Castano, Paul Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3, # 2 Exhibit 4)(Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
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Response
#10
May 18, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Objections to R&R Deadline 6/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lawrence R. Leonard on 5/18/2026. Copies mailed 5/18/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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REPORT
#11
Jun 01, 2026
Objection to 10 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Ziad Mohammed Shehada Abuqare filed by Lisa Castano, Paul Perry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 5)(Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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Objection
#12
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER. To enable the Court adequate time to consider the government's objection and adjudicate the merits of the petition, it is ORDERED that the petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. The Clerk is DIRECTED to please send a copy of this Order to the petitioner. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 6/2/2026. Copies mailed 6/2/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
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ORDER.
#13
Jun 03, 2026
NOTICE by Lisa Castano, Paul Perry (Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Jun 08, 2026
NOTICE by Lisa Castano, Paul Perry (Comer, Zakery) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
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NOTICE
#19
Jul 22, 2026
OPINION & ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Honorable Lawerence R. Leonard's 10 report and recommendation is ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION as described herein. Petitioner Ziad Mohammed Shehada Abuqare's 1 petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. The government SHALL immediately release the petitioner from custody and shall file a notice with the Court on or before July 24, 2026, affirming that it has complied with this Order. The government is ENJOINED from rearresting the petition er, unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law, or has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing or is subject to detention pursuant to a final order of removal. The government is FURTHER ENJ OINED from invoking the automatic stay provision at 8 C.F.R. § 1003.19(i)(2). The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Opinion and Order to the petitioner. Signed by District Judge Jamar K. Walker on 7/22/2026. Copies mailed 7/22/2026. (jmey)
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OPINION & ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Honorable Lawerence R. Leonard's 10 report and recommendation is ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION as described herein. Petitioner Ziad Mohammed Shehada Abuqare's 1 petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. The government SHALL immediately release the petitioner from custody and shall file a notice with the Court on or before July 24, 2026, affirming that it has complied with this Order. The government is ENJOINED from rearresting the petition er, unl
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