Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-00776

#1

Apr 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $5, receipt number APAWDC-9538682), filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration of Austin Nielsen-Reagan, Esq., # 3 Exhibit A - TPS Approval Notice, # 4 Exhibit B - Confirmation of Membership in National TPS Alliance, # 5 Exhibit C - IJ Order Denying Bond Based on Lack of Jurisdiction) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#2

Apr 28, 2026

MOTION for leave to proceed using initials and to redact certain personally identifying information by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#3

Apr 28, 2026

BRIEF in Support re 2 Motion for leave to proceed using initials and to redact certain personally identifying information filed by Y.J.B.R. (Maust, Natalie) Modified text on 4/29/2026. (elt) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Apr 28, 2026

Judge Nora Barry Fischer added. (elt)

#4

Apr 29, 2026

ORDER denying 2 Motion for leave to proceed using initials and to redact certain personally identifying information by Y.J.B.R.; Petitioner shall re-file the Petition in his own name and making only those redactions permitted under the Local Rule as detailed in this Order by April 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 4/29/2026. (lyk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#5

Apr 29, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 4/29/2026. (lyk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#6

Apr 30, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Y.J.B.R.. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Austin Nielsen-Reagan, Esq., # 2 Exhibit A - TPS Approval Notice, # 3 Exhibit B - Confirmation of Membership in National TPS Alliance, # 4 Exhibit C - IJ Order Denying Bond Based on Lack of Jurisdiction) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#7

Apr 30, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Y.J.B.R. (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#8

May 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by William Guappone on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. (Guappone, William) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#9

May 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sayoni Maitra on behalf of Y.J.B.R.. (Maitra, Sayoni) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#10

May 04, 2026

MOTION re 5 Case Management Order to Clarify and/or Amend by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#11

May 04, 2026

BRIEF in Support re 10 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief to Clarify and/or Amend the Court's Case Management Order filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#12

May 05, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion re 5 Case Management Order to Clarify and/or Amend by Y.J.B.R. Said Motion is granted to the extent that Petitioner is granted leave to file a Reply within 3 days of the Response filed by Respondents. Said Motion is denied in all other respects and without prejudice to Petitioner addressing the arguments pertaining to his claims for release due to his alleged TPS status and for attorney's fees in his Reply; and, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall file a Reply within 3 days of the Response. Replies are limited to 25 pages, double-spaced. Per this Court's Practices and Procedures, counsel shall also deliver double-sided hard copies of voluminous exhibits to the Court. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 5/5/2026. (lyk) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#13

May 07, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Guappone, William) Modified text on 5/7/2026. (elt) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#14

May 11, 2026

REPLY BRIEF re 13 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Suppl. Decl. of Austin Nielsen-Reagan, # 2 Exhibit B - Affidavit of Lawrence O. Burman, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Jorge E. Artieda) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#15

May 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus: Petition is GRANTED in the form of a Bond Hearing under § 1226(a) before an Immigration Judge, to be provided by Respondents in accordance with this Opinion and within ten (10) days hereof; Respondents will ensure that the Bond Hearing will be conducted by a neutral adjudicator, who (i) will apply all procedural safeguards ordinarily required by due process (including factfinding based on a record produced before the adjudicator and disclosed to Petitioner, an opportunity to make arguments on the Petitioner's behalf, and the right to an individualized determination of Petitioner's interests); and (ii) will consider whether additional procedural safeguards (such as modifications to the burden or standard of proof) are required due to the erroneous prolongation of Petitioner's detention without a bond hearing; Respondents will file a Status Report with the Court within seven (7) days thereafter confirming that Petitioner received a Bond Hearing and the results of that hearing; Petitioner's request for immediate release on the basis of his TPS or humanitarian parole will be reserved for the Court's further consideration; within fourteen (14) days hereof, Respondents shall submit supplemental briefing, not to exceed 20 pages; within seven (7) days thereafter, Petitioner may file a Reply brief, not to exceed 15 pages; Petitioner's request for attorneys' fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412, will be held in abeyance pending further order of this Court; the Petition is DENIED in all other respects, without prejudice. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 5/18/2026. (lyk) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#16

Jun 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. (Guappone, William) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#17

Jun 01, 2026

Sur-Reply Brief re 15 Memorandum Opinion, Order, filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. (Guappone, William) Document removed from view and refiled at 18 . Modified text on 6/1/2026. (rjr) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#18

Jun 01, 2026

Errata re 17 Sur-Reply Brief by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. Reason for Correction: MISSING EXHIBITS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (Guappone, William) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#19

Jun 08, 2026

REPLY BRIEF re 18 Errata filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Bond Hearing Transcript, # 2 Exhibit B. IJ Bond Order, # 3 Exhibit C. IJ Orders Applying NTPSA Declaratory Judgment Order) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#20

Jun 29, 2026

ORDER: A rule is issued upon the parties to Show Cause by July 1, 2026 why Petitioners request for immediate release on the basis of TPS is not moot. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 6/26/2026. (lyk) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#21

Jun 29, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 Order to Show Cause by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#22

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 20 Order to Show Cause filed by Y.J.B.R., the deadline for the parties' Show Cause Response is extended to 7/22/2026. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 6/30/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdk) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Order Cancelling Deadline AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#23

Jul 21, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 20 Order to Show Cause filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, MICHAEL ROSE. (Guappone, William) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#24

Jul 22, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 20 Order to Show Cause filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#25

Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Y.J.B.R. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Memorandum Order - Fleurissaint v. Oddo, No. 3:26-cv-01027 (W.D. Pa. Sept. 15, 2026)) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#26

Oct 09, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#27

Oct 09, 2026

BRIEF in Support re 26 Motion to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Y.J.B.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Petitioner's Wife) (Maust, Natalie) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#28

Oct 09, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION re 6 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by petitioner Y.J.B.R.. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 10/9/2026. (map)

#29

Oct 09, 2026

ORDER that all remaining claims in 6 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by petitioner Y.J.B.R. are DENIED without prejudice; The Clerk is directed to mark this CASE CLOSED. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 10/9/2026. (map) (Entered: 10/09/2026)