District of Montana • 4:26-cv-00298

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Sep 18, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - SDM

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Sep 18, 2026

Show Cause

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Sep 18, 2026

ORDER: The Clerk is directed to effectuate immediate service, if service has not already been accomplished, of the habeas petition filed in this case upon Respondents. The Clerk of Court is directed to add the United States Attorneys Office for the D istrict of Montana to the docket as an Interested Party. The Clerk of Court is directed to Mail a copy of the Petition 1 and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Zachary Crosson, Chief Patrol Agent of the H avre Sector, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, 2605 5th Ave. SE, Havre, MT 59501. Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within three days of the date of this Order, September 18, 2026. Respondents shall file a response to the habeas petition no later than September 21, 2026. Any arguments that the petition should be dismissed shall be made in the response and not by separate motion. 6. Any reply by Petitioners shall be filed no later than September 22, 2026. Respondents shall not transfer P etitioners out of the District of Montana or remove them from the United States. If either party seeks an expedited or enlarged briefing schedule, counsel for that party shall contact opposing counsel promptly to meet and confer. The parties shall th en file a joint expedited motion, noted for the same day it is filed, that contains either an agreed briefing schedule or the parties competing proposals for a briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/18/2026. (Copy mailed to Crosson) (MMS)

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Sep 21, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Sep 21, 2026

Leave to File Under Seal - SDM

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Sep 21, 2026

Lodged Sealed Document - MT

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Sep 21, 2026

Response to Motion

Sep 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance (paperless filing)

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Sep 22, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

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Sep 22, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Alonso Acosta. The court orders the Government to release Alonso Acosta from custody within 24 hours of this Order, under appropriate conditions of release, and to facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. **PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/24/2026. (MMS)

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Montejo Lopez. The court orders the Government to release Montejo Lopez from custody within 24 hours of this Order, under appropriate conditions of release, and to facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. **PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/24/2026. (MMS)

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Holguin Vega. The court orders the Government to release Holguin Vega from custody within 24 hours of this Order, under appropriate conditions of release, and to facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. **PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/24/2026. (MMS)

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Monica Mayte Barrios Sanchez. The court orders the Government to release Barrios Sanchez from custody within 24 hours of this Order, under appropriate conditions of release, and to facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. **PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/24/2026. (MMS)

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Jose Alfredo Martinez Alaniz. The court orders the Government to release Martinez Alaniz from custody within 24 hours of this Order, under appropriate conditions of release, and to facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. **PLEASE SEE ORDER FOR FULL DETAILS**. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 9/24/2026. (MMS)

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Sep 25, 2026

Notice (Other) - SDM