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Case Information
Filed: October 28, 2025
Assigned to:
Michael S. Nachmanoff
Referred to:
Ivan D. Davis
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
Completed: November 16, 2025
Last Activity:
November 19, 2025
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 28, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing Fee $5 receipt number AVAEDC-10552005), filed by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
#2
Oct 29, 2025
ORDERED that the Petition be and is filed; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Respondents show cause as to why the Petition should not be granted; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from this judicial district unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. 28 U.S.C. § 1651; FTC v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 603 (1966) ("The All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651 (a), empowers the federal courts to 'issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law.'"). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/29/2025. (swil) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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ORDERED
Oct 29, 2025
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge Ivan D. Davis. (triv)
#3
Oct 31, 2025
Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael E. Rosado and Certification of Local Counsel Simon Y. Sandoval-Moshenberg Filing fee $ 75, receipt number AVAEDC-10560664. by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
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Motion
#4
Nov 03, 2025
ORDER granting 3 Motion for Pro hac vice. Appointed Michael E. Rosado for Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 11/3/2025. (kgall) (Entered: 11/03/2025)
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ORDER
#5
Nov 04, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Kirstin O'Connor on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, James A. Mullan, Kristi Noem (O'Connor, Kirstin) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
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NOTICE
#6
Nov 05, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Christian James Cooper on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, James A. Mullan, Kristi Noem (Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/05/2025)
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NOTICE
#7
Nov 05, 2025
Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, James A. Mullan, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of James A. Mullan)(Cooper, Christian) (Entered: 11/05/2025)
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Opposition
#8
Nov 11, 2025
Reply to 7 Opposition Reply Memorandum in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/11/2025)
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Reply
#9
Nov 14, 2025
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER that the Petition will be GRANTED as to Counts One and Two and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be released from custody on the bond that was set in July of 2014, no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, with all his personal property; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner's counsel immediately provide the Court and Federal Respondents with a fixed address for Petitioner's release so that DHS may notify him of future bond proceedings; and it is further ORDERED that Federal Respondentsalong with their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns, and all persons acting in concert with thembe and are ENJOINED from rearresting Petitioner unless he has committed a new violation of any federal, state, or local law; has failed to attend any properly noticed immigration or court hearing; or has received a final order of removal; and it is further ORDERED that Federal Respondents file a notice with the Court confirming Petitioners release. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 11/14/2025. (jlan) Modified text on 11/16/2025 (jlan) (Entered: 11/16/2025)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER that the Petition will be GRANTED as to Counts One and Two and it is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner be released from custody on the bond that was set in July of 2014, no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, November 17, 2025, wi th all his personal property; and it is further ORDERED that Petitioner's counsel immediately provide the Court and Federal Respondents with a fixed address for Petitioner's release so that DHS may notify him of future bond proceedings; and it is
#10
Nov 16, 2025
CLERK'S JUDGMENT entered in favor of Petitioner Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez in accordance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 58. Entered by Clerk on 11/16/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 11/16/2025)
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CLERK'S
#11
Nov 17, 2025
MOTION to Seal by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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MOTION
#12
Nov 17, 2025
Memorandum in Support re 11 MOTION to Seal filed by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez. (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Memorandum
#13
Nov 17, 2025
Notice of Filing Sealing Motion LCvR5(C) by Jose Rafael Luna Sanchez re 11 MOTION to Seal (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Notice
#14
Nov 17, 2025
Sealed Document re 11 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Sealed
#15
Nov 18, 2025
ORDER granting 11 Motion to Seal (See Order for further details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 11/18/2025. (Sbro, ) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
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ORDER
#16
Nov 19, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, James A. Mullan, Kristi Noem. (Barghaan, Dennis) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
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STATUS
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