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Case Information
Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Deborah L. Boardman
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: February 17, 2026
Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jelldis Odili Gomez-Zepeda . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Rule 11 Certificate, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 5)(Richey, Ronald) Modified on 1/16/2026 (kb3s). (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 16, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jelldis Odili GOMEZ ZEPEDA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5)(Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jan 16, 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 (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Second
#4
Jan 16, 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 January 16, 2026 at 4:34 P.M. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#5
Jan 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jackman Wilson on behalf of All Defendants (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jan 16, 2026
Status Report Submitted re: Current Status of Petitioner by Pam Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Status
Jan 16, 2026
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12475216(Richey, Ronald)
Jan 16, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
#7
Jan 20, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER scheduling a status call for Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. My chambers will circulate call-in information. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/20/2026. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#8
Jan 22, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's Affidavit by Jelldis Odili Gomez-Zepeda(Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#9
Jan 23, 2026
Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/23/2026 before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (FTR - Gomez - 4A) (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Telephonic
#10
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER Re: The Court WILL HOLD an in-person evidentiary hearing on the petition for a writ of habeas corpus on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the United States Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/27/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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ORDER
#11
Feb 04, 2026
Evidentiary Hearing held on 2/4/2026 before Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 4A) (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Evidentiary
#12
Feb 04, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER directing the petitioner to submit supplemental briefing on the Court's authority to enjoin the petitioner's future detention by Friday, February 6, 2026. The respondents may submit a response by Friday, February 13, 2026. The filings should not exceed seven pages. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/4/2026. (em6s, Law Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#13
Feb 04, 2026
Respondents' Exhibit List by Pam Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Respondents'
#14
Feb 04, 2026
Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Stipulation
#15
Feb 06, 2026
OPENING BRIEF Supplemental Briefing by Jelldis Odili Gomez-Zepeda. Responses due by 3/9/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 8)(Richey, Ronald) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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OPENING
#16
Feb 13, 2026
RESPONSE re 15 Opening Brief filed by Pam Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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RESPONSE
#17
Feb 17, 2026
ORDER Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF 1, is GRANTED as to Count 1; The respondents are DIRECTED to release Gomez-Zepeda from detention; Counts 2, 3, and 4 of the petition are MOOT and DISMISSED without prejudice; Denying 15 Gomez-Zepedas request for injunctive relief. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/17/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#18
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Evidentiary Hearing - held on 02/04/2026, before Judge Deborah Boardman. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 72. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/12/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/23/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/20/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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NOTICE
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