District of Puerto Rico • 3:26-cv-01438

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Jul 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9545566.), filed by LORENZO LOPEZ. Service due by 10/5/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Sheet, # 3 Summons Summons, # 4 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 5 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 6 Exhibit Attachment 3, # 7 Exhibit Attachment 4, # 8 Exhibit Attachment 5)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan. (rom) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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Jul 07, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (rom) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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Jul 07, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

Jul 07, 2026

Notice of Judge Assignment

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Jul 08, 2026

ORDER granting: 4 "Motion for Temporary Restraining Order." Petitioner asks this Court to enter an order prohibiting Respondents from transferring Petitioner outside of the District of Puerto Rico in support of his Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) "provides the general process for arresting and detaining [noncitizens] who are present in the United States and eligible for removal." Rodriguez Diaz v. Garland, 53 F.4th 1189, 1196 (9th Cir. 2022). Section 1226(a) provides the Government broad discretion whether to release or detain the individual and it provides several layers of review for an initial custody determination. Id. It also confers "an initial bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, the opportunity to be represented by counsel and to present evidence, the right to appeal, and the right to seek a new hearing when circumstances materially change." Id. at 1202; see also Doe v. Tompkins, 11 F.4th 1, 2 (1st Cir. 2021) (holding that the Government bears the burden of proving at an initial bond hearing held under Section 1226(a) that (1) a noncitizen poses a danger to the community, or (2) the noncitizen poses a flight risk). Petitioner's motion states that he entered the United States without inspection approximately twenty-four years ago and has no criminal history. If true, that would render Petitioner's detention unlawful. Accordingly, the Court finds that the issuance of a temporary restraining order is warranted. If the facts alleged in the instant petition are true, in the absence of relief, Petitioner may suffer the irreparable harm of being denied meaningful engagement with counsel and the opportunity to contest his detention. See San Juan Cable LLC v. Telecommunications Regulatory Bd. of Puerto Rico, 598 F. Supp. 2d 233 (D.P.R. 2009) (a party moving for temporary restraining order bears the burden to show: (1) a substantial likelihood of success on the merits; (2) a significant risk that it will suffer irreparable harm; (3) the harm it will suffer outweighs any harm that injunctive relief will cause to the defendants; and (4) the public interest weighs in favor of injunctive relief). The Court therefore ORDERS that the Government shall not transfer Petitioner outside of Puerto Rico during the pendency of this case. The Court further ORDERS that Petitioner shall effect service on Respondents immediately and that Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus within four days of receiving service. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/8/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jul 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 13, 2026

Summons Returned Executed as to USA

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Jul 13, 2026

Show Cause

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Jul 13, 2026

In Compliance

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Jul 13, 2026

Leave to File Document

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Jul 13, 2026

Reply to Motion

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Jul 14, 2026

ORDER granting: 10 "Motion for Leave to File Reply." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/14/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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Jul 14, 2026

ORDER noting and holding in abeyance: 9 "Motion In Compliance." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/14/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Order on Motion In Compliance

Jul 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Jul 15, 2026

ORDER denying: 9 "Motion In Compliance." This Court's order at ECF No. 5 found that Petitioner faces a substantial likelihood of success on the merits and that "Petitioner may suffer the irreparable harm of being denied meaningful engagement with counsel and the opportunity to contest his detention." Although Respondents contend that Petitioner was transferred prior to Respondents receiving notice of the Court's Order, their Motion in Compliance does not raise any arguments that disturb the Court's conclusion that Petitioner is likely to succeed on the merits. The Court finds that Respondents' Motion in Compliance confirms that Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing and has not been granted one. (ECF No. 9). Furthermore, Petitioner contends in his Motion for Order to Show Cause that he has been denied the opportunity to meaningfully engage with counsel. (ECF No. 8). Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Respondents shall transfer Petitioner back to the District of Puerto Rico by 7/22/2026. The Court further ORDERS that Petitioner be granted a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge no later than 7/27/2026. Respondents shall inform the Court by 7/29/2026 as to its compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/15/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

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Jul 15, 2026

Reconsideration

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Jul 15, 2026

Response in Opposition

Jul 15, 2026

Order on Motion In Compliance

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Jul 20, 2026

ORDER denying: 15 "Motion for Reconsideration." Respondents' Motion for Reconsideration does not "clearly establish a manifest error of law or... present newly discovered evidence." Salmon v. Lang, 57 F.4th 296, 323 (1st Cir. 2022). Respondents point to no authority suggesting that an individual in immigration detention need formally request a bond hearing before filing a Habeas Corpus petition. Nor is Petitioner's entitlement to a bond hearing within the 11th Circuit relevant where this Court has already ruled that Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing in the District of Puerto Rico. Accordingly, Respondents' Motion for Reconsideration is DENIED. Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/20/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

In Compliance

Jul 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Reconsideration

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Jul 21, 2026

ORDER noting: 18 "Motion In Compliance." Signed by Judge Maria Antongiorgi-Jordan on 7/21/2026. (ao) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order on Motion In Compliance

#20

Jul 24, 2026

In Compliance

Jul 27, 2026

Order on Motion In Compliance

Jul 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Show Cause

#23

Jul 31, 2026

Requesting Order

Aug 03, 2026

Order on Motion requesting Order