Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01723
Fernandez Navas v. Warden
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Case Information
Filed: June 23, 2026
Assigned to:
James Martin Munley
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
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Last Activity:
September 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 111), filed by Jorge Luis Fernandez Navas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Identification Documents, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Motion to Continue (pending before criminal court), # 3 Exhibit 3 - Good Faith Letters, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Proof of Service) (ea) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jun 23, 2026
PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 AO 85 Notice & Consent Form) (ea) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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PRO
#3
Jun 23, 2026
Filing fee: PAID $ 5.00, receipt number 111105603. (sh) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Filing
#4
Jun 24, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE- deeming the petition as FILED; On or before July 2, 2026, respondents shall show cause why the petition should not be granted; The response shall address all factual averments in Fernandez Navas's petition; Fernandez Navas did not specify in his petition when he entered the United States of America. Even so, the response shall include petitioner's full alien file (A-file) from OHS. In lieu of the full A-file, the government shall include all documents within its possession, custody, or control which reflect any asserted reason for his continued detention; the petitoner may file his traverse on or before July 10, 2026 . A determination as to whether the petitioner shall be produced for a hearing will be held in abeyance pending the filing of a response.Show Cause Response due by 7/2/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 6/24/26. (sm) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Christian R. Burne on behalf of Warden (Burne, Christian) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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NOTICE
Jun 24, 2026
Receipt of payment from JORGE LUIS FERNANDEZ NAVAS in the amount of $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Transaction posted on 6/23/2026. Receipt number 111105603 processed by SH. (jjs)
#17
Sep 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER - GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus- the Government shall immediately release Fernandez Navas from its custody; On or before September 18, 2026, the government shall file a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 2 8 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Fernandez Navas has been released;The government shall release Fernandez Navas under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) in an area where the petitioner resides or whe re he has access to means of interstate transportation; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions; (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of the detention or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property, inc luding, but not limited to, any driver's license, passport, immigration documents, currency, or cell phone that was seized at the time of detention and that is currently in their custody, possession, or control, whether maintained directly by respondent or by any contracted or affiliated facility;The government is temporarily enjoined from re-arresting Fernandez Navas for a period of 7 days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; and the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 9/17/26. (sm)
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MEMORANDUM ORDER - GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus- the Government shall immediately release Fernandez Navas from its custody; On or before September 18, 2026, the government shall file a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 2 8 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Fernandez Navas has been released;The government shall release Fernandez Navas under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) in an area where the petitioner resides or whe re he has
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