Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-02125
Hernandez-Caceres v. Attorney General of the U.S.
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Case Information
Filed: July 29, 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 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus lodged pending the disposition of the Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, filed by Pedro E. Hernandez-Caceres.(lp) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 29, 2026
MOTION and Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Pedro E. Hernandez-Caceres.(lp) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jul 29, 2026
PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (lp) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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PRO
#4
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; deeming the petition as FILED; granting 2 petitioner' Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; On or before 8/14/26, respondent shall show cause why the petition should not be granted;The response shall include petitioner's full alien file (A-file) from DHS. In lieu of the full A-file, the government shall include all documents within its possession, custody, or control which reflect any asserted reason forthe petitioner's continued detention;Petitioner, if desired, may file a reply (traverse) on or before August 28, 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 8/14/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 7/30/26. (sm) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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ORDER
#8
Sep 04, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER- GRANTING in part Hernandez-Caseres's petition for writ of habeas corpus; The government shall, within 14 days, provide Hernandez-Caceres with an individualized bond hearing before an IJ; at that hearing,the government wi ll bear the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that Hernandez-Caceres's continued detention is necessary because he presents a flight risk or danger to the community if released; On or before September 18, 2026 , res pondents shall file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Hernandez-Caceres has received a bond hearing ; the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment and CLOSE this case. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 9/4/26. (sm)
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MEMORANDUM ORDER- GRANTING in part Hernandez-Caseres's petition for writ of habeas corpus; The government shall, within 14 days, provide Hernandez-Caceres with an individualized bond hearing before an IJ; at that hearing,the government wi ll bear the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that Hernandez-Caceres's continued detention is necessary because he presents a flight risk or danger to the community if released; On or before September 18, 2026 , res pondents shall file a
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Attorney General of the U.S.
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Hernandez-Caceres
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