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Case Information
Filed: June 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Robert David Mariani
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
Completed: July 01, 2026
Last Activity:
July 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 111105562), filed by Rodrigo Gatica Figueroa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Copy of Identification Driver's License, # 2 Exhibit B - Birth Certificate of Minor U.S. Citizen Children, Letters and Family Support Photographs, # 3 Exhibit C - Federal Tax Returns for Last Three (3) Years, # 4 Exhibit D - Criminal Case Closed, Charges Dismissed, # 5 Exhibit E - Good Moral Character Letters, # 6 Exhibit F - Certificate of Service) (ibr) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jun 11, 2026
PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (ibr) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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PRO
#3
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; The habeas petition is DEEMED filed; The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this petition (Doc. 1 ), and this Order on Respondent and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Civil Division; Respondent shall file, no later than Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. an answer to the petition. (Doc. 1); Petitioner shall be permitted to file a reply, no later than Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 6/11/2026. (clc) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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ORDER
#4
Jun 11, 2026
SHOW CAUSE ORDER and PETITION Served on U.S. Attorney via hand delivery and Respondents via regular U.S. mail. (klr) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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SHOW
Jun 12, 2026
Receipt of payment from RODRIGO GATICA FIGUEROA in the amount of $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Transaction posted on 6/11/2026. Receipt number 111105562 processed by SH. (jjs)
#5
Jun 17, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Warden by Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1: Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2: Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3: Automated Case Information)(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Jul 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry). Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 7/1/2026. (clc)
#7
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER (Memorandum filed previously as a separate document) DISMISSING CASE; Petitioner's habeas petition is GRANTED; Respondent SHALL IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Rodrigo Gatica Figueroa from the custody of the Warden of the Pike County Correc tional Facility, who has immediate physical custody of Petitioner; Respondent SHALL CERTIFY COMPLIANCE with the Court's Order by filing a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 no later than Monday July 6,2026, at 5:00 P.M. c onfirming that Petitioner Rodrigo Gatica Figueroa has been released from custody; Respondent is PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner Rodrigo Gatica Figueroa pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), absent a compelling change in circumstances; The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to CLOSE this case; ***PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.*** Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 7/1/2026. (clc)
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ORDER (Memorandum filed previously as a separate document) DISMISSING CASE; Petitioner's habeas petition is GRANTED; Respondent SHALL IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner Rodrigo Gatica Figueroa from the custody of the Warden of the Pike County Correc tional Facility, who has immediate physical custody of Petitioner; Respondent SHALL CERTIFY COMPLIANCE with the Court's Order by filing a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 no later than Monday July 6,2026, at 5:00 P.M. c onfirming th
#8
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE by Warden re 7 Order Dismissing Case,,, of Release (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1: Decl. of Paul Wiss)(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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NOTICE
Jul 07, 2026
DOCKET ANNOTATION: Document 9 deleted at the request of the US Attorney's office, document filed in the wrong case. (cw)
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