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Case Information
Filed: August 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Matthew William Brann
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
Completed: September 01, 2026
Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 333121263), filed by Antonio Sierra Cortes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Filing Fee Receipt)(lp) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Aug 24, 2026
PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (lp) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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PRO
#3
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to make immediate and proper service of this petition upon Respondents. Within three days of service of the petition, Respondents shall show cause, if any exists, why the petition should not be granted. In their response, Respondents should address whether Antonio Sierra Cortes poses a danger or flight risk if released from custody. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 8/25/2026. (ea) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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ORDER
#4
Aug 25, 2026
SHOW CAUSE ORDER and Petition for H/C served on US Attorney - Williamsport via hand delivery and mailed to Respondents via regular mail. (ea) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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SHOW
Aug 25, 2026
Receipt of payment from Antonio Sierra Cortes in the amount of $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Transaction posted on 8/24/2026. Receipt number 333121263 processed by CW. (jjs)
#5
Aug 28, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Todd Blanche, Craig Lowe, David J. Venturella by Todd Blanche, Craig Lowe, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Warrant for Arrest of Alien, # 4 Exhibit 3 - Notice of Custody Determination, # 5 Exhibit 4 - I-213 Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien)(Swauger, Melissa) Modified on 8/31/2026 (nr). (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Sep 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Antonio Sierra Cortes. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 9/1/2026. (ea) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
#7
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER DISMISSING CASE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Sierra Cortes' 1 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is GRANTED. The Government SHALL release Sierra Cortes on his own recognizance pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), or provide Sierra Cortes with an individualized bond hearing at which he may present evidence on or before Monday, 9/14/2026. On or before Monday, 9/21/2026, Respondents SHALL file with the Court a status report that certifies compliance with this Order. The report must detail if and when the bond hearing occurred, if bond was granted or denied and, if denied, provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for such denial (beyond simply stating that Petitioner was found to be a danger or flight risk); and the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 9/1/2026. (ea) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
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ORDER DISMISSING CASE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Sierra Cortes' 1 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is GRANTED. The Government SHALL either shall release Sierra Cortes on his own recognizance pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), or provide Sierr a Cortes with an individualized bond hearing at which he may present evidenceon or before Monday, 9/14/2026. On or before Monday, 9/21/2026, Respondents SHALL file with the Court a status report that certifies compliance with this Order. The report m ust detail i
#8
Sep 21, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Craig Lowe, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1: Bond Order)(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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STATUS
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