District of Maryland • 8:26-cv-00086

#1

Jan 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Edin Josue Mejia Acosta. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Rule 11 Certificate, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan 09, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12461287(Richey, Ronald)

#2

Jan 12, 2026

Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#3

Jan 12, 2026

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on 1/12/2026 at 9:33 AM. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#4

Jan 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Jan 12, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

#5

Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Edin Josue Mejia Acosta (Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#6

Jan 13, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: A hearing on Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF 5) is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., and will be conducted by video teleconference. If Petitioner remains detained in Baltimore, Maryland, Respondents are directed to maintain custody in Baltimore, Maryland until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/13/2026. (Maddox, Matthew) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#7

Jan 13, 2026

Motion Hearing held on 1/13/2026 re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Edin Josue Mejia Acosta before Judge Matthew J. Maddox.(Court Reporter: Amanda Longmore) (dg4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#8

Jan 13, 2026

ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; SCHEDULING Hearing on 1 PETITION and 5 MOTION for Wednesday, 1/28/2026, at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 5C. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/13/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#9

Jan 16, 2026

STATUS REPORT (Joint Notice) by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#10

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER granting in part 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus; cancelling the hearing scheduled for 1/28/2026; directing parties to file a joint status report no later than 2/9/2026. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/20/2026. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#11

Feb 09, 2026

Status Report Submitted Petitioner's Status Report by Edin Josue Mejia Acosta (Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#12

Feb 10, 2026

RESPONSE re 11 Status Report Submitted filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#14

Feb 18, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: A virtual status conference is scheduled in this matter for Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Please note that the Zoom link will come directly from the Courtroom Deputy handling the proceeding. Signed by U. S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (sj2s, Chambers) (Entered: 02/18/2026)