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Filed: August 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Elizabeth W. Hanes
Referred to:
Robert J. Krask
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
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#1
Aug 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00.), filed by Melvin Isao Cruz Aguirre. (jmey) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/4/2026: # 1 Receipt) (jmey, ). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Aug 20, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Melvin Isao Cruz Aguirre. (jmey) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Aug 20, 2026
Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#4
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David Ross Tannenbaum on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Aug 24, 2026
REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner at his address of record. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 8/24/2026. Copies mailed 8/24/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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REFERRAL
#6
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER. The Court hereby ORDERS that respondents file within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order an answer to the petition conforming to the requirements, where applicable to a federal prisoner, of Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, together with the attachments specified in Rule 5, and, if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Respondents are ORDERED to include with the responsive filing specific documents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 8/25/2026. Copies mailed 8/25/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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ORDER.
#7
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Miguel A. Morales Ortiz on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Sep 08, 2026
Opposition to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 6 Order of Prisoner Service (2241),, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit FREX 1, # 2 Exhibit FREX 2, # 3 Exhibit FREX 3, # 4 Exhibit FREX 4)(Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Opposition
#9
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION to Seal by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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MOTION
#10
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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NOTICE
#11
Sep 08, 2026
Memorandum in Support re 9 MOTION to Seal filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Memorandum
#12
Sep 08, 2026
Waiver of re 9 MOTION to Seal, 10 NOTICE, 11 Memorandum in Support by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Waiver
#13
Sep 08, 2026
Sealed Attachment/Exhibit(s) re 8 Opposition,. (Morales Ortiz, Miguel) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Sealed
#14
Sep 14, 2026
Response to 8 Opposition filed by Melvin Isao Cruz Aguirre. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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Response
#15
Sep 21, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Objections to R&R Deadline 10/5/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask on 9/21/2026. Copies mailed 9/21/2026. (jmey)
#17
Oct 19, 2026
FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. It is ORDERED that Petitioner be provided a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within fourteen (14) days of this Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner at his address of record and to all counsel of record. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hanes on 10/19/2026. Copies mailed 10/19/2026. (jmey)
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FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. It is ORDERED that Petitioner be provided a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within fourteen (14) days of this Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order to Petitioner at his address of record and to all counsel of record. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth W. Hane
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