Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01228

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Jun 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (verified) (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $5, receipt number APAWDC-9682229), filed by Jose Mario Lara Lara. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1 - USCIS TPS Approval Status, # 3 Exhibit 2 - USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS for El Salvador, # 4 Exhibit 3 - USCIS TPS Extension Receipt Notice, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Immigration Judge Custody Redetermination Denial) (Green, Brian) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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Jun 25, 2026

Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate by Jose Mario Lara Lara. (Green, Brian) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 29, 2026

Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon added. (cel)

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Jul 03, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Petitioner's counsel shall serve the petition and a copy of this Order, via a single e-mail, at: usapaw.civ.imm.2241.moshannon@usdoj.gov (no other documents, pleadings or motions shall be emailed to this address). The subject line must contain only the names of Petitioner and the first-named Respondent, and the civil action number. Voluminous exhibits shall not be emailed. It is ORDERED that email service constitutes formal service. Petitioner's counsel shall file a certificate of compliance, certifying the date and time of service. Within 3 calendar days of the filing of the certificate of compliance, counsel for Respondents shall file a notice of appearance. The Court has reviewed the Petition and supporting materials and finds that the threshold issue is whether Petitioner is subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a), or mandatory detention under 1225(b). Based on its prior decisions on this issue, including Tejeda Perez v. Oddo, No. 3:26-cv-00745, Doc. 8, at 5 (W.D. Pa. May 28, 2026); Shoyimov v. Oddo, No. 3:26-cv-00848, 2026 WL 1541154, at *1 (W.D. Pa. June 2, 2026) (slip copy); Sanchez Calzada v. Mullin, No. 3:26-cv-00897, Doc. 8, at *1-2 (W.D. Pa. June 1, 2026), the Court tentatively intends to grant the Petition to the extent it requests a bond hearing under 1226(a). If Respondents believe there are factual or legal differences between this case and the other cases cited above, they may file a response to the Petition within 7 calendar days of the date of service. Responses are limited to 15 pages; replies require leave of court; and, otherwise, counsel shall comply with the form and timing for briefing outlined in the undersigned's Ps&Ps ( https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/content/cathy-bissoon-chief-district-judge). Signed by Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon on 7/3/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmm) (Entered: 07/03/2026)

Jul 03, 2026

Order

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Jul 14, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (and of Compliance) by Jose Mario Lara Lara re 3 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email to U.S. Attorney's Office) (Green, Brian) Modified text on 7/15/2026. (cel) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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Jul 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Robert Ball on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID J. VENTURELLA, WARDEN. (Ball, Michael) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID J. VENTURELLA, WARDEN. (Ball, Michael) Modified text on 7/22/2026. (cel) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#7

Jul 22, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER as to Jose Mario Lara Lara. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ) is GRANTED, to the extent that it requests a bond hearing in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and all related provisions of law. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with such a hearing, or release him, on or before 8/21/2026. The petition is DENIED to the extent it requests any additional relief, without prejudice to renewal as appropriate. Signed by Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon on 7/22/2026. (jmm) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

JUDGMENT ORDER. FINAL JUDGMENT hereby is entered pursuant to Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This case has been marked CLOSED. Signed by Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon on 7/22/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmm) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Judgment (Rule 58)

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Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for attorney Ronald D. Richey to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9836991) by Jose Mario Lara Lara. (Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

Proposed Order re 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jose Mario Lara Lara. (Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 9 Motion for attorney Ronald Richey to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion and the affidavit do not provide all the information required by Local Civil Rule for the Western District of Pennsylvania 83.2.B. Attorney Ronald Richey should refer to Local Civil Rule 83.2.B of the Local Civil Rules. Signed by Chief Judge Cathy Bissoon on 8/28/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmm) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re 9 MOTION for attorney Ronald D. Richey to Appear Pro Hac Vice.ERROR: Filer did not attach a Proposed Order as required by LCvR 7.CORRECTION REQUIRED: Filer to submit a proposed order using the Proposed Order event. Filer is to link the Proposed Order to the relevant motion in the event. (kss)

Aug 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Aug 31, 2026

MOTION for attorney Ronald Darwin Richey to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9842720) by Jose Mario Lara Lara. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Affiant, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order) (Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Sep 09, 2026

Enforce