District of Maryland • 1:26-cv-03265

#1

Aug 18, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Samuel Omorodion. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Transcript from Lopez de Barahona v. Noem)(Benz, Frederick) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#2

Aug 18, 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. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#3

Aug 18, 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 8/18/26 at 12:34pm. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#4

Aug 18, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/18/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

#5

Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Ivory Macklin on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin (Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#6

Aug 19, 2026

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bradley A. Smutek (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12969065.) by Samuel Omorodion(Benz, Frederick) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#7

Aug 19, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Bradley A. Smutek. Directing attorney Bradley A. Smutek to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/19/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#8

Aug 19, 2026

PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#9

Aug 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Susanna Kate Booth on behalf of Samuel Omorodion (Booth, Susanna) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#10

Aug 20, 2026

Case Management Conference held on 8/20/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#11

Aug 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#12

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER Extending Standing Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/20/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#13

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING Respondents Answer to Petitioner Samuel Omorodian's Petition for the Writ of Habeas Corpus is due by Wednesday, August 26, 2026; Omorodian's reply brief is due by Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/20/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#14

Aug 26, 2026

RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit #1, # 2 Exhibit #2, # 3 Exhibit #3, # 4 Exhibit #4, # 5 Exhibit #5, # 6 Exhibit #6)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#15

Sep 02, 2026

RESPONSE in Support re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Petitioner Samuel A. Omorodions Reply In Support Of His Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus) by Samuel Omorodion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Order, # 2 Exhibit B- Declaration of Petitioner, # 3 Exhibit C- Declaration of Hayley Hutchins)(Smutek, Bradley) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#16

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER scheduling an evidentiary hearing for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/11/2026. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#17

Sep 11, 2026

PAPERLESS NOTICE that an EVIDENTIARY HEARING on 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motions hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#18

Sep 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Amelia Dagen on behalf of Samuel Omorodion (Dagen, Amelia) (Entered: 09/13/2026)

#19

Sep 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Amelia Dagen on behalf of Samuel Omorodion (Dagen, Amelia) (Entered: 09/13/2026)

#20

Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#21

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER directing the Court will conduct an evidentiary hearing on Tuesday 9/15/26; extending provisions of 12 Order; immediately suspending authority of Respondents to remove Samuel Omorodian from continental United States and suspending the effect of any change of Omorodian's legal status that may deprive this Court of subject matter jurisdiction over the case; directing this Order shall remain in effect until Wednesday, 9/30/26 as set forth. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/14/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Originally filed 9/14/26 5:21pm) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#22

Sep 15, 2026

Evidentiary Hearing held on 9/15/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: Kimberly Bursner/2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#23

Sep 15, 2026

GOVERNMENT'S EXHIBIT LIST. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#24

Sep 15, 2026

Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#25

Sep 17, 2026

Supplement to 23 Exhibit filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Guadian, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit #2, # 2 Exhibit #3)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#26

Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE by Samuel Omorodion re 25 Supplement (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DVD v. DHS)(Booth, Susanna) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#27

Sep 29, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/29/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#28

Sep 29, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; directing Respondents are to release Petitioner from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as set forth; directing parties shall file a Joint Status Report within 7 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/29/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#29

Oct 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint by Samuel Omorodion(Booth, Susanna) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#30

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER re 29 Status Report, directing Parties shall file another Joint Status Report by Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as set forth. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/8/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#31

Oct 13, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint by Samuel Omorodion(Booth, Susanna) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#32

Oct 13, 2026

ORDER directing Parties to file another Joint Status Report by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as set forth. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/13/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#33

Oct 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint by Samuel Omorodion(Booth, Susanna) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

#34

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER re 33 Joint Status Report; directing the parties shall file another Joint Status Report by Tuesday, October 27, 2026 informing the Court whether the case may be closed as set forth. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/21/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/21/2026)