Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-00002

C.O.V. v. ODDO

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Case Information

Filed: January 02, 2026
Assigned to: Stephanie Lou Haines
Referred to: Christopher B. Brown
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Pretrial Detainee)
Completed: May 21, 2026
Last Activity: June 29, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number TBD), filed by CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA, CRISTINA RAQUEL TEJADA MAYORGA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Cover Letter, # 7 Envelope) (sms) (Entered: 01/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (for Clerk of Court personnel only)
#2
Jan 02, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA, CRISTINA RAQUEL TEJADA MAYORGA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Envelope) (sms) (Entered: 01/02/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 02, 2026
ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO. Here, upon review of the Motion for a T.R.O. at ECF No. 2, and for the reasons more fully stated in the accompanying Order, the Court finds that Petitioners have failed to make a sufficient showing to obtain a T.R.O. at this time. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion at ECF No. 2 is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all remaining matters in this case remain referred to the Magistrate Judge for consideration in the first instance.Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 1/2/26. (ljk) (Entered: 01/02/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
Jan 02, 2026
Judge Stephanie L. Haines added. Judge Stephanie L. Haines presiding and Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown referred. (sms)
Jan 02, 2026
Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown added. (sms)
#4
Jan 05, 2026
Filing fee: $5, receipt number 300000874 (kss) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document: Filing
#5
Jan 06, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#6
Jan 12, 2026
EXHIBITS in Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Envelope) (rjr) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: EXHIBITS
#7
Jan 20, 2026
Remark: Correspondence to the Court from Christina Raquel Tejada Mayorga. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (cel) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Remark:
#9
Jan 20, 2026
AMENDED 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA, CRISTINA RAQUEL TEJADA MAYORGA. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Envelope) (cel) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: AMENDED
#8
Jan 22, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Jan 23, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
#11
Feb 09, 2026
SUPPLEMENT by CRISTINA RAQUEL TEJADA MAYORGA to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Envelope) (rjr) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document: SUPPLEMENT
#12
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas S. Marquez on behalf of CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA. (Marquez, Lucas) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#13
Feb 24, 2026
TEXT ORDER - On February 17, 2026, attorney Lucas S. Marquez filed a notice of appearance on behalf of CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA. 12 . It is hereby ORDERED counsel shall file a Second Amended Petition on behalf of CARLOS ALBERTO ORTEGA VEGA by 3/24/2026. It is further ORDERED that CRISTINA RAQUEL TEJADA MAYORGA is terminated as Next Friend on the docket. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown on 2/24/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Feb 24, 2026
Order
#14
Mar 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Erica Valeria Rodarte on behalf of C.O.V.. (Rodarte, Erica) Updated Petitioner's name per 19 Order. Modified text on 3/25/2026. (rjr) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#15
Mar 24, 2026
Amended Complaint
Main Document: Amended Complaint
#16
Mar 24, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies)
#17
Mar 24, 2026
BRIEF in Support re 16 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM AND TO SEAL FILINGS WITH IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON THE PUBLIC DOCKET filed by C.O.V.. (Rodarte, Erica) Updated Petitioner's name per 19 Order. Modified text on 3/25/2026. (rjr) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: BRIEF
#18
Mar 25, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by C.O.V. re 15 Amended Complaint, (Rodarte, Erica) Updated Petitioner's name per 19 Order. Modified text on 3/25/2026. (rjr) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#19
Mar 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting in part and denying in part 16 Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to Seal Filings with Identifiable Information on the Public Docket. The Clerk of Court is directed to update the docket to reflect the Petitioner in this case is "C.O.V." and to replace any reference to Petitioner's name currently on the docket with "C.O.V." However, Petitioner is advised that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c), access to electronic files in this case is restricted only to case participants. Non-case participants may have remote access only to the Court's opinions, orders and judgments, which will only reveal Petitioner's pseudonym. If Petitioner believes that is not sufficient to maintain his safety then he may file a motion for leave to file under seal explaining why sealing is necessary. The Court will, however, direct that the Orders filed at ECF Nos. 3, 5, 10, and 13 be sealed because they contain Petitioner's full name. The Clerk of Court shall seal those Orders. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown on 3/25/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
#20
Mar 25, 2026
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: Petitioner's counsel shall serve Respondents with a copy of this order and the Amended Petition via a single e-mail at: usapaw.civ.imm.2241.moshannon@usdoj.gov. The subject line of the email shall contain the case caption and case number of this case. If the Petition contains volumninous exhibits, they need not be emailed. The email service shall be deemed sufficient to accomplish formal service of the petition. No other documents, pleadings, or motions may be emailed to this email address. Upon completion of service via e-mail, Petitioner's counsel shall file a notice of compliance, certifying the date and time of service. Counsel for Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within 3 days of the filing of Petitioner's Certificate of Compliance of Service. Respondents shall file any responses or answers to the petition within 30 days of the date of service. Responses are limited to 25 pages, double-spaced. Petitioner shall file any reply in support of the petition within 5 days of the filing of Respondents' response to the petition. The Reply is limited to 5 pages, double-spaced. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown on 3/25/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
#21
Mar 25, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by C.O.V. re 15 Amended Complaint, 20 Case Management Order,,,,, (Rodarte, Erica) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
Mar 25, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 15 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. ERROR: Party role(s) entered incorrectly. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Attorney is directed to enter party roles correctly in all future filings. The role types in a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is Petitioner(s) v. Respondent(s). THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (rjr)
Mar 25, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mar 25, 2026
Case Management Order
#22
Mar 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Leo Ivory on behalf of PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD ODDO, JOHN RIFE. (Ivory, Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#23
Mar 26, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In accordance with the case management system in place in this district, this case has been assigned to the undersigned. A United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this case and to order the entry of a final judgment. You may consent to have your case referred to a magistrate judge, or you may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. The name of any party withholding consent will not be revealed to any judge who may otherwise be involved with your case. A magistrate judge may exercise this authority only if all parties voluntarily consent. Therefore, it is ORDERED that on or before April 9, 2026, the parties shall complete an election form either consenting to jurisdiction by the Magistrate Judge or electing to have a District Judge assigned to the case, and shall file the form with the Clerk's Office. A copy of the form can be found on the court's website. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher B. Brown on 3/26/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
#24
Mar 26, 2026
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, JOHN RIFE. (Ivory, Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
Mar 26, 2026
Order for Consent/DJO form
#25
Apr 06, 2026
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by C.O.V.. (Rodarte, Erica) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
Main Document: CONSENT
#26
Apr 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 15 SECOND AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by PAMELA BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LEONARD ODDO, JOHN RIFE. (Ivory, Michael) Modified text on 4/24/2026 to correct linkage. (rjr) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
Apr 24, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 26 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ERROR: Document incorrectly linked. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Filer advised to link filing to related document(s) in future filings. Clerk added link to appropriate document(s). THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (rjr)
#27
Apr 28, 2026
REPLY re 15 SECOND AMENDED 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by C.O.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Disposition, # 2 Exhibit B - Social Worker Letter) (Rodarte, Erica) Corrected event type. Modified text on 4/29/2026. (rjr) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document: REPLY
Apr 29, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 27 Reply,. ERROR: Wrong event selected. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Clerk has redocketed the entry with the correct event. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (rjr)
#28
May 19, 2026
Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Report and Recommendation
#29
May 20, 2026
Expedite AND Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Expedite AND Temporary Restraining Order
#30
May 20, 2026
BRIEF in Support re 29 Motion for TRO for Immediate Release or to Expedite filed by C.O.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Neuropsychological Evaluation) (Rodarte, Erica) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document: BRIEF
#31
May 21, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#32
May 21, 2026
Judgment (Rule 58)
Main Document: Judgment (Rule 58)
May 21, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 29 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order for Immediate Release or to Expedite MOTION to Expedite. ERROR: Multiple relief motion filed requesting only a relief. CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Filer to select all relief types sought when filing the Motion event. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (rjr)
#33
May 27, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies)
#34
May 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#35
Jun 26, 2026
Enforce
Main Document: Enforce
Jun 29, 2026
Order Response/Briefing Schedule