Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01941

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Jul 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 7491384), filed by Evrard Desmet Nzobazolo Matondo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Department of Homeland Security Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit B - Order of Release on recognizance) (ea) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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Jul 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher J. Merken on behalf of Evrard Desmet Nzobazolo Matondo (Merken, Christopher) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

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Jul 14, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE- deeming the petition as FILED; On or before July 21, 2026, respondent shall show cause why the petition should not be granted; The response shall address all factual averments in the petition, and shall include petitioner's full alien file (A-file) from DHS. Nzobazolo avers that he has resided in the United States since 2023. (Doc. 1, ). 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; Petitioner may file his traverse on or before July 28, 2026 . A determination as to whether the petitioner shall be produced for a hearing shall be held in abeyance pending the filing of a response. Show Cause Response due by 7/21/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 7/14/26. (sm) (Entered: 07/14/2026)