Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01975

#1

Oct 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $5, receipt number APAWDC-9938198), filed by OSCAR ANDRES OSORTO LAGOS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Cahillane, Christopher) (Entered: 10/10/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ERROR: Party name(s) entered incorrectly. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Attorney is directed to enter party names correctly in all future filings. See the party naming conventions manual on the Court's website at https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (ept)

Oct 14, 2026

Judge Mark R. Hornak presiding. (ept)

#2

Oct 16, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE, DIRECTING THE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR RESPONDENTS, PROVIDING NOTICE OF SERVICE, DIRECTING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS AND FILINGS, AND ADDRESSING OTHER REQUESTS FOR RELIEF. Counsel for Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within 3 days of this Order. In light of the regulations and caselaw set forth above, Respondents are further ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE by a filing on the docket of this Court within 7 days of the date of this Order demonstrating good cause as to why the Court should not grant the Petition. In such filing, the Respondents must address whether Petitioner is entitled to a reasonable fear determination, and, if so, why Petitioner has not received such a determination and what the appropriate remedy is for the Respondent's failure to conduct such a reasonable fear interview. In such filing, the Respondents shall also confirm: (1) the statutory basis for Petitioners initial and continued detention; (2) if Petitioner has requested a reasonable fear determination, (a) the date Petitioner first expressed fear and/or requested a reasonable fear determination, (b) the date by which such interview has been or will be held, (c) the date which the interview occurred, and (d) the date such an interview was scheduled; (3) if the reasonable fear screening has taken place, whether the interview comported with the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 208.31(c). Petitioner may file a reply within (7) days of Respondents filing their Response to this Order or is otherwise directed to file notice that they do not intend to file a Reply. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/16/26. (bdb) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#3

Oct 16, 2026

ORDER. Attorney Ishan Anand is directed to submit to the Court a Proposed Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/16/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#4

Oct 16, 2026

Remark: On this date, ECF Nos. 1 and 2 were emailed to the following: usapaw.civ.imm.2241.moshannon@usdoj.gov. Text-only entry. No PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Order

#5

Oct 19, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING THE RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE, DIRECTING THE ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FOR THE RESPONDENTS, PROVIDING NOTICE OF SERVICE, DIRECTING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS AND FILINGS, AND ADDRESSING OTHER REQUESTS FOR RELIEF. Counsel for Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within 3 days of this Order. In light of the regulations and caselaw set forth above, the Respondents are further ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE by a filing on the docket of this Court within 7 days of the date of this Order demonstrating good cause as to why the Court should not grant the Petition. In such filing, the Respondents must address whether (1) the Petitioner is entitled to a reasonable fear determination, and, if so, why the Petitioner has not received such a determination and what the appropriate remedy is for the Respondent's failure to conduct such a reasonable fear interview; and (2) whether a Writ of Habeas Corpus is the proper vehicle for Petitioner's claims or whether they should be considered under a Writ of Mandamus. In such filing, the Respondents shall also confirm: (1) the statutory basis for the Petitioner's initial and continued detention; (2) if the Petitioner has requested a reasonable fear determination, (a) the date the Petitioner first expressed fear and/or requested a reasonable fear determination, (b) the date by which such interview has been or will be held, (c) the date which the interview occurred, and (d) the date such an interview was scheduled; (3) if the reasonable fear screening has taken place, whether the interview comported with the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 208.31(c). The Petitioner may file a reply within (7) days of the Respondents filing their Response to this Order or is otherwise directed to file notice that they do not intend to file a Reply. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/19/26. (bdb) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#6

Oct 19, 2026

Remark: ECF No. 5 emailed to usapaw.civ.imm.2241.moshannon@usdoj.gov on this date.Text-only entry. No PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#7

Oct 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kerianne Nagy on behalf of DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, WARDEN, MOSHANNON VALLEY PROCESSING CENTER. (Nagy, Kerianne) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#8

Oct 23, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 5 Order to Show Cause, filed by DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, WARDEN, MOSHANNON VALLEY PROCESSING CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7) (Nagy, Kerianne) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#9

Oct 27, 2026

MOTION for attorney Ishan Anand to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9975825) by OSCAR ANDRES OSORTO LAGOS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Affidavit & Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Cahillane, Christopher) Text corrected. Modified text on 10/28/2026. (tla) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#10

Oct 27, 2026

REPLY BRIEF re 8 Response to Order to Show Cause, filed by OSCAR ANDRES OSORTO LAGOS. (Cahillane, Christopher) (Entered: 10/27/2026)

#11

Oct 30, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING THE FILING OF A STATUS REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING BY RESPONDENT. It is HEREBY ORDERED that within 3 days of Petitioner receiving a reasonable fear determination that Respondents shall file a status report with this Court describing the determination and whether the interview complied with § 208.31(c). In such filing, Respondents must additionally confirm that it intends to and/or has lawfully complied with § 208.31(e)-(g) (prescribing procedures the Government must comply with after a reasonable fear determination is made). Respondents shall also file the actual fear-request receipt and referral records pertaining to this Case. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 10/30/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

Oct 30, 2026

Order

#12

Nov 02, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#13

Nov 03, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Respondents deadline to file the status report and supplemental briefing is hereby EXTENDED by three (3) days. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 11/3/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov 03, 2026

CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 11 Order,,, .ERROR: Filer did not attach a Proposed Order as required by LCvR 7.CORRECTION REQUIRED: Filer to submit a proposed order using the Proposed Order event. Filer is to link the Proposed Order to the relevant motion in the event. (tla)

#14

Nov 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT and Supplemental Briefing re 11 Order by DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, WARDEN, MOSHANNON VALLEY PROCESSING CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8) (Nagy, Kerianne) Link added. Modified text on 11/5/2026. (tla) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

#15

Nov 05, 2026

ORDER DENYING 9 Motion for Attorney Ishan Anand to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court notes a Motion for admission pro hac vice must be filed by the attorney seeking to be admitted. The Court further notes Attorney Ishan is not a registered user of the Western District of Pennsylvania's ECF system. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 11/5/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 11/05/2026)

#16

Nov 05, 2026

ORDER DISMISSING 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. In the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus at ECF No. 1, the Petitioner requested that this Court direct the Respondent to conduct a reasonable-fear determination pursuant to pertinent laws and regulations. The Court has received notice that such a reasonable-fear determination has occurred. (ECF No. 14). Now that the Petitioner's requested relief has occurred, his Petition is moot. The 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is denied, as moot, without prejudice. The Clerk will close the case on the docket without prejudice, and the Court retains jurisdiction over the action and the parties pending further proceedings, as may be appropriate, including interpretation or enforcement of its Orders. Signed by Judge Mark R. Hornak on 11/5/26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdb) (Entered: 11/05/2026)

Nov 05, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Nov 05, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case