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)

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Oct 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - GRANTING petition for writ of habeas corpus; the government shall immediately release petitioner from its custody; On or before October 16, 2026 , the government shall file a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 2 8 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that petitioner has been released; The government shall release petitioner under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) in an area where the petitioner resides or where 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, including, bu t 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 s or by any contracted or affiliated facility ; The government is temporarily enjoined from re-arresting petitioner for a period of 7 days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment and CLOSE this case. (McShane, Mullin, Blanche and Ventruella are dismissed as improper respondents) **DEEMED AS MOOT per doc 13 *** Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 10/14/26. (sm) Modified on 10/16/2026 (sm).