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Filed: June 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Paula Xinis
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
July 28, 2026
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#1
Jun 12, 2026
COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12820650.), filed by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A- Immigration Judge Order, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B - Notice of Revocation, # 4 Exhibit Ex. C - Notice of Third Country Screening, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D - Affidavit, # 6 Exhibit Ex. E - Email Communication)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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COMPLAINT
#2
Jun 12, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Supplemental Memo, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#3
Jun 12, 2026
QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint,, filed by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Summons. To correct this problem, file Summons using the event Notice (Other) and link Summons to 1 Complaint. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
#4
Jun 12, 2026
LETTER ORDER Denying 2 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/12/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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LETTER
#5
Jun 15, 2026
NOTICE by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas re 1 Complaint,, (Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jun 15, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#7
Jun 16, 2026
LETTER ORDER denying without prejudice 6 Emergency Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/16/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/16/2026 (bas). (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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LETTER
#8
Jun 17, 2026
QC NOTICE: 5 Notice (Other) filed by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Individual Summons. To correct this problem, file Individual Summons using the event Notice (Other) and link Individual Summons to 5 Notice. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
#9
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas re 1 Complaint,, (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons DHS Secretary, # 2 Summons DHS Summons, # 3 Summons Atty's Office Summons, # 4 Summons Acting AG Summons, # 5 Summons Acting ICE Director Summons)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/23/2026: # 6 Summons Flattened) (ybs). (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Jun 23, 2026
QC NOTICE: 9 Notice (Other), filed by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas was filed incorrectly. **Summons was not flattened. All documents MUST BE FLATTENED or OPTIMIZED prior to uploading to CM/ECF. In the future, Failure to comply will result in your filing being REJECTED. Instructions for flattening or optimizing a document. Select File --> Print --> Adobe PDF or Microsoft Print to PDF. No action is required. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
#11
Jun 23, 2026
Summons Issued 60 days as to Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Summons
#12
Jun 25, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memo in support, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Counsel, # 3 Attachment Certification of Notice, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Maria E. Guerrero, # 5 Attachment Plaintiffs Statement, # 6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#13
Jun 25, 2026
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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Second
#14
Jun 25, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on June 25, 2026 at 4:48 p.m. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#15
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Chiloo Williams on behalf of Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Williams, Chiloo) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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NOTICE
#16
Jun 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by S. Nicole Nardone on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#17
Jun 26, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: A recorded call has been scheduled for June 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/26/2026. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
#18
Jun 29, 2026
Telephone Conference held on 6/29/2026 before Judge Paula Xinis.(FTR - Ulander - 2C.) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
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Telephone
#19
Jun 29, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER Directing Defendants to file a response to the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order at 12 by Monday, July 6, 2026. Plaintiff Edelfina Guerrero Lucas shall reply by Monday, July 13, 2026. A virtual hearing will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Instructions regarding the virtual hearing will be emailed to the parties 24 hours in advance of the proceeding. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/29/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
#20
Jun 29, 2026
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Granting 12 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order until 5:00 PM ET on July 20, 2026, pending briefing and a hearing. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/29/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING
#21
Jun 30, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE of Hearing: A Virtual Motions Hearing has been scheduled for July 20, 2026. at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Paula Xinis. Instructions will be emailed twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the proceeding.(tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
#22
Jul 01, 2026
MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C, # 4 Exhibit Ex. D)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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MOTION
#23
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas re 22 MOTION to Enforce Judgment (Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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NOTICE
#24
Jul 01, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: A recorded call has been scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/1/2026. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
#25
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella re 22 MOTION to Enforce Judgment (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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NOTICE
#26
Jul 02, 2026
-[FILED IN ERROR,per Atty's Request, wrong case]- Status Report Submitted by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella (Nardone, S.) Modified on 7/6/2026 (bas). (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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-[FILED
#27
Jul 02, 2026
Telephone Conference held on 7/2/2026 before Judge Paula Xinis.(FTR - Ulander - 2C.) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Telephone
#28
Jul 02, 2026
AMENDED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; directing the Defendants to take all available steps to facilitate the return of the Plaintiff to the United States; directing the Defendants to file by no later than 5:00 PM ET on Monday, July 6, 2026 and weekly thereafter, a declaration; this Amended TRO shall remain in effect through July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/2/2026. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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AMENDED
#29
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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NOTICE
#30
Jul 06, 2026
RESPONSE re 28 Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#31
Jul 06, 2026
RESPONSE re 2 Motion for TRO, Exparte, 1 Complaint,, filed by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Grant Declaration)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#32
Jul 13, 2026
Status Report Submitted by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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Status
#33
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Response Instanter by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Response, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 1 Copy of G-28 mailed to the detention facility, # 3 Exhibit Exh. 2- Resent G-28., # 4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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MOTION
#34
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit Complaint_Redline, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Collazo Dingle, Liset) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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MOTION
#35
Jul 17, 2026
Status Report Submitted by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Mullin Markwayne, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Status
#36
Jul 17, 2026
NOTICE by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas re 2 Motion for TRO, Exparte, 1 Complaint,, 33 MOTION for Leave to File Response Instanter, 34 MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Ex 3 -Signed G-28 by Plaintiff)(Williams, Chiloo) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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NOTICE
#37
Jul 20, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Virtual Motions Hearing set for today has been RESCHEDULED to July 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the hearing. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/20/2026. (Entered: 07/20/2026)
#38
Jul 20, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: In light of the continuance of the virtual motions hearing, 28 Temporary Restraining Order is hereby EXTENDED to July 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/20/2026. (Entered: 07/20/2026)
#39
Jul 27, 2026
Status Report Submitted by Vernon Liggins, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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Status
#40
Jul 28, 2026
Motion Hearing held on 7/28/2026 re 34 MOTION to Amend Complaint before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - Zoom) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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Motion
#41
Jul 28, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER Granting 34 Motion to Amend Complaint; Directing Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint by August 28th, 2026. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/28/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
#42
Jul 28, 2026
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella, filed by Edelfina Guerrero Lucas. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Complaint - Redline)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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FIRST
#43
Jul 28, 2026
SECOND AMENDED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 7/28/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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SECOND
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