Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-08257
TUHTAMURODOV v. RIFE
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Filed: October 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Cynthia M. Rufe
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
November 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19780828.), filed by GAYRATJON TUHTAMURODOV. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Exhibit A. IJ Bond Order, # 4 Exhibit B. ICE Detainee Locator, # 5 Exhibit C. ERO Bond Handbook)(Adams, Taylor) (Entered: 10/28/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Oct 29, 2026
ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS ARE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO WHY THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED BY 11/2/26 AT 12:00 P.M.. THIS MATTER SHALL BE HEARD BY THE HONORABLE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/5/26 AT 11:00 A.M. IN COURTROOM 12-A. RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT DEPORT OR TRANSFER PETITIONER FROM THE COURT'S JURISDICTION PRIOR TO THE HEARING. RESPONDENTS MAY RELEASE PETITIONER FROM DETENTION; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 10/29/26. 10/29/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED, E-MAILED USAO.(JL) (Entered: 10/29/2026)
#3
Oct 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Nov 02, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#5
Nov 02, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#6
Nov 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/3/2026. 11/3/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp)
#7
Nov 03, 2026
ORDER that upon consideration of Petitioners Petitionfor a Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. No. 1], the response thereto, and the stipulation of the partiesattached hereto, it is hereby ORDERED that the hearing in this matter scheduled for November5, 2026 is CANCELLED. This matter will proceed on the record without oral argument. For thereasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby ORDERED that thePetition is GRANTED as follows:1. Petitioners current detention violates the Due P rocess Clause of the FifthAmendment. When, in compliance with this order, he is subject to detention, if ever,Petitioner may be detained pursuant to the discretionary provisions of 8 U.S.C. §1226(a), under which he is entitled a bond hearing.2. The Government shall RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately and certifycompliance with the Memorandum Opinion and Order by filing an entry on thedocket no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026.3. The government is temporarily enjoined from re -detaining Petitioner for seven daysfollowing his release from custody.4. The government shall, immediately upon Petitioners release, return all personalbelongings confiscated upon or during his detention, including his identification andpersonal doc uments.5. If the government chooses to pursue renewed detention of Petitioner, it must firstprovide him with notice and opportunity to be heard at a bond hearing, at which aneutral immigration judge will determine whether the government has establish ed thatPetitioner poses a flight risk or a danger to the community. Should renewed detentionoccur, the government shall not remove, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the removalof Petitioner from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania before the ordere d bondhearing. If the immigration judge determines that Petitioner is subject to detentionunder 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), the government may request permission from the Court tomove Petitioner if unforeseen or emergency circumstances arise that requir e him to beremoved. Any such request must include an explanation for the request as well as aproposed destination. The Court will then determine whether to grant the request andpermit transfer of Petitioner.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/3/2026. 11/3/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp)
#8
Nov 04, 2026
Notice - Compliance with Court Order
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Notice - Compliance with Court Order
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