Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 5:26-cv-06239

#1

Aug 25, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19578810.), filed by Khalil Boules Anwar BOULES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - Automated Case Information, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2 - ICE Detainee Locator, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Designation Form Designation Form)(Solis Canto, Andrea) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#2

Aug 25, 2026

ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. RESPONDENTS ARE ENJOINED FROM TAKING ANY ACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER FROM WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, PENDING FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT. IF PETITIONER HAS ALREADY BEEN MOVED FROM THE EASTERN DISTRICT, RESPONDENTS ARE ENJOINED FROM TAKING ANY ACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER FROM WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. 2. RESPONDENTS SHALL FILE ANY RESPONSE TO THE PETITION ON THE ECF FILING SYSTEM NO LATER THAN 11 A.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026, OR SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH AN EXPEDITED RESPONSE IS NOT FEASIBLE. 3. AS PART OF THEIR RESPONSE, RESPONDENTS SHALL DISCLOSE WHETHER PETITIONER IS SUBJECT TO ANY PENDING OR PROSPECTIVE CRIMINAL CHARGES IN THE UNITED STATES OR ELSEWHERE.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 8/25/2026. 8/25/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#3

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by REBECCA SANTORO MELLEY on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY with Certificate of Service(MELLEY, REBECCA) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#4

Aug 26, 2026

Respondents' ANSWER to Complaint Response in Opposition by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.(MELLEY, REBECCA) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#5

Aug 26, 2026

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONER KHALIL BOULES ANWAR BOULESS PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, ECF 1, AND THE GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE, ECF 4, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE PETITION IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT: 1.THE COURT FINDS THAT MR. BOULES IS NOT SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DETENTION UNDER 8 U.S.C. § 1225(B)(2). 2.THE GOVERNMENT SHALL IMMEDIATELY RELEASE MR. BOULES FROM CUSTODY. IF HE HAS BEEN MOVED OUT OF THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT, THE GOVERNMENT SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO 700 ARCH STREET IN PHILADELPHIA. 3.UPON MR. BOULESS RELEASE THE GOVERNMENT SHALL RETURN ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS CONFISCATED UPON OR DURING DETENTION, INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS, AND CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ORDER NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ET ON AUGUST 27, 2026. 4.THE GOVERNMENT IS TEMPORARILY ENJOINED FROM RE-DETAINING MR. BOULES FOR SEVEN DAYS FOLLOWING HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. 5.IF THE GOVERNMENT PURSUES RE-DETENTION OF MR. BOULES, IT MUST FIRST PROVIDE HIM WITH A BOND HEARING AT WHICH A NEUTRAL IMMIGRATION JUDGE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER DETENTION IS WARRANTED PENDING THE RESOLUTION OF MR. BOULESS REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. 6.IF THE GOVERNMENT PURSUES RE-DETENTION OF MR. BOULES, IT SHALL NOT REMOVE, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE FACILITATE THE REMOVAL OF MR. BOULES FROM THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA PRIOR TO THE BOND HEARING THAT WOULD THEN BE REQUIRED BY THIS ORDER. IF THE NEUTRAL IMMIGRATION JUDGE DETERMINES MR. BOULES IS SUBJECT TO DETENTION UNDER 8 U.S.C. § 1226(A), THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUEST PERMISSION TO MOVE MR. BOULES IF UNFORESEEN OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE THAT REQUIRE HIS REMOVAL FROM THIS DISTRICT. THAT REQUEST MUST SET FORTH THE GROUNDS FOR THE REQUEST AND A PROPOSED DESTINATION. 7.UPON THE GOVERNMENTS FILING OF THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY PARAGRAPH 3, THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MARK THIS CASE AS CLOSED.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 8/26/2026. 8/26/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#6

Aug 27, 2026

Notice - Compliance with Court Order