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Filed: August 25, 2025
Assigned to:
Paula Xinis
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
January 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 25, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B (PUB), # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#2
Aug 25, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Gordon Cooper on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#3
Aug 25, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Simon Y Sandoval-Moshenberg on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#4
Aug 25, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Rina Mahesh Gandhi on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Gandhi, Rina) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#5
Aug 25, 2025
Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on May 28, 2025 (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#6
Aug 25, 2025
Sealed Document(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed Document
#7
Aug 25, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit B 6 to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#8
Aug 25, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: A recorded call has been scheduled for today, August 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Instructions were emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#9
Aug 25, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew J. Rossman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188487.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#10
Aug 25, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sascha N. Rand (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188522.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#11
Aug 25, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Olivia G. Horton (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188535.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
#12
Aug 25, 2025
Telephone Conference held on 8/25/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis. (Court Reporter: Renee Ewing) (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
Main Document:
Telephone
#13
Aug 25, 2025
ORAL ORDER directing that, at least until a schedule is set, Petitioner Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not to be moved from his current detention facility, principally to preserve access to both his criminal and habeas counsel, and further directing that he is not to be removed from the United States. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
Aug 25, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Paula Xinis. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
Aug 25, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Petitioner's full name and A# 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 (8/25/2025 at 8:46 a.m.). Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
Aug 25, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Aug 25, 2025
Paperless Notice to USAO re Alien Detainee Habeas Petition
#14
Aug 26, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 08/25/2025, before Judge Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Renee Ewing, Telephone number 301-344-3227. Total number of pages filed: 18. 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 9/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2025. (Entered: 08/26/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#15
Aug 26, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Respondents' Briefing Schedule Proposal (Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 08/26/2025)
#16
Aug 26, 2025
NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Petitioner's Proposed Briefing Schedule (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/26/2025)
#17
Aug 26, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Aaron Cardin on behalf of All Defendants (Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 08/26/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#18
Aug 26, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: A virtual scheduling conference has been set for August 27, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. A zoom link will be emailed to the parties prior to the proceeding. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) Modified on 8/26/2025 (kns). (Entered: 08/26/2025)
#19
Aug 27, 2025
Scheduling Conference held on 8/27/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis. (Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - via ZoomGov) (tds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
Main Document:
Scheduling Conference
#20
Aug 27, 2025
LETTER ORDER. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/27/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
#21
Aug 27, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Andrew J. Rossman. Directing attorney Andrew J. Rossman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
#22
Aug 27, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sascha N Rand. Directing attorney Sascha N Rand to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
#23
Aug 27, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Olivia G. Horton. Directing attorney Olivia G. Horton to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
#24
Sep 02, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Status Conf held via Zoom - on 8/27/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. 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 9/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/1/2025.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 09/02/2025)
#25
Sep 05, 2025
-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of All Defendants (O'Hickey, Bridget) Modified on 9/5/2025 (bas). (Entered: 09/05/2025)
Main Document:
-[FILED
#26
Sep 05, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of All Defendants (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/05/2025)
#27
Sep 18, 2025
MOTION for Other Relief Leave to Serve Document Requests by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/18/2025)
#28
Sep 22, 2025
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
#29
Sep 24, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/24/2025)
#30
Sep 25, 2025
MOTION to Continue Hearing by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
#31
Sep 26, 2025
LETTER ORDER Setting Evidentiary Hearing for 10/6/2025. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 9/26/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
#32
Sep 29, 2025
RESPONSE re 28 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
#33
Sep 29, 2025
Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed
#34
Sep 29, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit K to to Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 32 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
#35
Sep 30, 2025
ORDER Granting 29 Motion to Exceed Page Limitation for Petitioner's Reply to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 9/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2025)
#36
Oct 01, 2025
MOTION to Stay by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 10/01/2025)
#37
Oct 02, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 MOTION to Stay filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
#38
Oct 02, 2025
NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Immigration Judge Decision and Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (PUB), # 2 Exhibit B)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
#39
Oct 02, 2025
Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed
#40
Oct 02, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit A to Notice of Immigration Judge Decision and Order 38 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
#41
Oct 02, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Other Relief Leave to Serve Document Requests filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
#42
Oct 03, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nithya Pathalam (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12269825.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/03/2025)
#43
Oct 03, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 42 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nithya Pathalam. Directing attorney Nithya Pathalam to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 10/3/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/03/2025)
#44
Oct 06, 2025
Status Conference held on 10/6/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)
Main Document:
Status Conference
#45
Oct 06, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Ernesto H Molina, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Molina, Ernesto) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/6/2025: # 1 Flattened Notice of Attorney Appearance) (bg3s). (Entered: 10/06/2025)
#46
Oct 06, 2025
INFORMATIVE QC NOTICE: 45 Notice of Appearance filed by Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, Pam Bondi, Nikita Baker was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)
#47
Oct 06, 2025
ORDER denying 36 Respondents' Motion to Stay; directing that the Court shall hold an evidentiary hearing on 10/10/2025 at 11:00 AM. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)
#48
Oct 08, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Status Conference - held on 10/06/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 48. 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 10/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/10/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/08/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#49
Oct 10, 2025
NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Ghana Foreign Minister Statement Regarding Third Country Removal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
#50
Oct 10, 2025
Evidentiary Hearing held on 10/10/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
Main Document:
Evidentiary
#53
Oct 10, 2025
Exhibit List by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)
#54
Oct 10, 2025
Exhibit List by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)
#55
Oct 10, 2025
Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)
#51
Oct 13, 2025
Sealed Document(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/13/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed Document
#52
Oct 13, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Evidentiary Hearing - held on 10/10/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 257. 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 11/3/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/13/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/12/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/13/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#56
Oct 24, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/24/2025)
#57
Oct 24, 2025
RESPONSE re 56 Notice (Other) filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/24/2025)
#58
Oct 27, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: A virtual proceeding has been scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/27/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
#59
Oct 27, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Drew C Ensign on behalf of All Defendants (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
#60
Oct 27, 2025
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
#61
Oct 27, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan David Guynn on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Guynn, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
#62
Oct 27, 2025
Status Conference held on 10/27/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - Zoom) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
Main Document:
Status
#63
Oct 27, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER For the reasons stated in todays' Status Conference, the parties are to meet and confer and submit a Joint Status Report, to include proposed briefing and hearing dates, by Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/27/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/2025)
#64
Oct 28, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Virtual Status Conference - held on 10/27/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. 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 11/18/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/26/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#65
Oct 28, 2025
STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
#66
Oct 28, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: A Motions Hearing has been scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/28/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
#67
Oct 29, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Motions Hearing set for November 21, 2025 has been RESCHEDULED to November 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/29/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
#68
Oct 30, 2025
MOTION Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period (Unopposed) by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
#69
Oct 30, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 68 MOTION Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period (Unopposed) attaching proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
#70
Oct 30, 2025
ORDER Granting 68 Motion Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
#71
Nov 07, 2025
RESPONSE re 63 Order, 65 Status Report Supplemental, Memorandum In Support of Habeas Petition filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
#72
Nov 07, 2025
MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Bond Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit D - BIA Bond Appeal Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit E - DHS Decision (Public), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit F - DOS letter (Pub), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit G - Liberia Note (Pub), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit H - Liberian Press Release, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit I - USCIS Interview Notes (Pub), # 8 Exhibit Exhibit J - USCIS Screening Notice, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit K - Declaration of Robert L. Cerna, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit L - ICE Notice of Revocation, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit M - DVD Application for Stay, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit N - DVD Stay Opposition, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit O - DVD Reply in Support of Stay, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit P - DVD Motion for Clarification, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit Q - Opposition to Clarification, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit R - Reply in Support of Clarification, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit S - Declaration of John E. Cantu (Pub))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
#73
Nov 07, 2025
Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B (SEALED), # 2 Exhibit C (SEALED), # 3 Exhibit D (SEALED), # 4 Exhibit F (SEALED), # 5 Exhibit G (SEALED), # 6 Exhibit H (SEALED), # 7 Exhibit L (SEALED), # 8 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed
#74
Nov 07, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits accompanying Petitioner's Supplemental Brief in Support of Habeas Petition 73 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
#75
Nov 07, 2025
-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit E - DHS Decision (sealed), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit F - DOS Letter (sealed), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit G - Liberia Note (sealed), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit I - USCIS Interview Notes (sealed), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit J - USCIS Notice of Screening (sealed), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit S - Declaration of John E. Cantu (sealed))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
Main Document:
-SEALED
#76
Nov 08, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)
#77
Nov 08, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Filing of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motiont to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motion to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)
#78
Nov 08, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motion to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction (ECF 72))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)
#79
Nov 10, 2025
QC NOTICE: 74 Motion to Seal filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 74 . (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
#80
Nov 10, 2025
NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 74 Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits accompanying Petitioner's Supplemental Brief in Support of Habeas Petition 73 (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
#81
Nov 13, 2025
MOTION to Strike 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction, 75 Notice of Filing Exhibit or Attachment Under Seal,, (Redacted Version) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
#82
Nov 13, 2025
-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Petitioner's Letter Motion to Strike by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 81 MOTION to Strike 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction, 75 Notice of Filing Exhibit or Attachment Under Seal,, (Redacted Version) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
Main Document:
-SEALED
#83
Nov 13, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Letter Motion to Strike 82 and Proposed Order by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
#84
Nov 13, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER To allow the Court and the parties sufficient time to review the parties' response briefs due tomorrow, November 14, the Court will schedule a recorded status call on Monday, November 17 at 12:30 PM to discuss the possible need for an evidentiary hearing on Thursday, November 20, and if so, which witnesses the parties wish to call. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/13/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
#85
Nov 14, 2025
-SEALED-RESPONSE re 71 Response,, Memorandum, to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit T - Diplomatic Note, # 2 Exhibit U - Note Verbale)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
Main Document:
-SEALED-RESPONSE
#86
Nov 14, 2025
Interim MOTION to Seal Respondents' Response to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief and Exhibits T and U by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
#87
Nov 14, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
#88
Nov 15, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (CORRECTED version of ECF 87 ) filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Errata)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/15/2025)
#89
Nov 17, 2025
Telephone Conference held on 11/17/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
Main Document:
Telephone
#90
Nov 17, 2025
ORDER Granting 81 Motion to Strike;. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/17/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
#91
Nov 19, 2025
MOTION to Seal Evidentiary Hearing and Scheduled Argument Related to Sealed Documents by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#92
Nov 19, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Telephonic Status Conference - held on 11/17/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. 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 12/10/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#93
Nov 19, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Shane A. Young on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Young, Shane) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#94
Nov 19, 2025
LETTER ORDER Denying 86 Motion to Seal. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/19/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#95
Nov 19, 2025
ORDER: For the reasons stated in the Court's Order at ECF No. 94, the Court DENIES IN PART ECF No. 91 Motion to Seal Evidentiary Hearing and Scheduled Argument Related to Sealed Documents and holds in abeyance what portion, if any, of the evidentiary hearing will be under seal. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/19/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#96
Nov 19, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Courtney Daukas (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12366402.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#97
Nov 19, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Morgan L. Anastasio (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12366416.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#98
Nov 19, 2025
REDACTED DOCUMENT to 94 Order on Motion to Seal, 85 Response, Respondents' (Redacted ) Response to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#99
Nov 20, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 96 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Courtney Daukas. Directing attorney Courtney Daukas to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 11/20/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
#100
Nov 20, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 97 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Morgan L. Anastasio. Directing attorney Morgan L. Anastasio to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 11/20/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
#101
Nov 20, 2025
Motion Hearing held on 11/20/2025 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 72 MOTION to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
Main Document:
Motion
#102
Nov 20, 2025
Exhibit List by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
#103
Nov 20, 2025
Exhibit List by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
#104
Nov 20, 2025
Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
#105
Nov 21, 2025
REDACTED DOCUMENT to 94 Order on Motion to Seal, 98 Redacted Document, 85 Response, Respondents' Response to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief (with Revised Redactions) by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
#106
Nov 21, 2025
Sealed Document(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document:
Sealed
#107
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Evidentiary Hearing - held on 11/20/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 186. 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 12/12/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/19/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#108
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
#109
Dec 03, 2025
Second MOTION Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Young, Shane) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#110
Dec 11, 2025
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/11/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
#111
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia; Respondents shall release Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately; shall notify Abrego Garcia's counsel prior to releasing him and notify the Court of the status of Abrego Garcia's release by email to chambers no later than 5:00 p.m. today; a representative of the US Pretrial Services Office for this District shall separately contact Abrego Garcia's criminal counsel within further instruction on release conditions imposed in the Middle District of Tennessee; Respondents shall immediately transmit this order to all relevant parties and the parties shall submit a joint status report by 5:00 p.m. on 12/18/2025. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/11/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
#112
Dec 12, 2025
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Proposed Order by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#113
Dec 12, 2025
MOTION Clarification re 20 Order, 111 Order,,, by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#114
Dec 12, 2025
MEMORANDUM ORDER granting 112 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Petitioner in ICE custody until this Court can receive further briefing from the parties and conduct a hearing on the TRO Motion; setting briefing schedule; granting 113 and clarifying that the injunction previously imposed at 20 and the Order to provide written notice to Abrego Garcia and all counsel of record at least 72 hours prior to the intended removal, identifying the country to which removal is sought remain in full force and effect; Respondents shall immediately transmit this Order to all relevant parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/12/2025. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#115
Dec 14, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 112 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Proposed Order and Motion to Dissolve the TRO filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 12/14/2025)
#116
Dec 15, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 115 Response in Opposition to Motion and Proposed Order by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
#117
Dec 16, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING 116 Motion for Extension of Time. Petitioner shall file his Reply Brief in Support of his Motion for Temporary Restraining Order no later than 8:00 p.m. on December 17, 2025. An in-person hearing has been scheduled for December 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/16/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
#118
Dec 17, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 112 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Proposed Order filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
#119
Dec 18, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
#120
Dec 19, 2025
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Roey Goldstein (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12430027.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
#121
Dec 22, 2025
ORDER re: Electronic Devices. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/19/2025. (Entered: 12/22/2025)
#122
Dec 22, 2025
Motion Hearing held on 12/22/2025 re 112 Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and 115 Respondent's Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion
#123
Dec 22, 2025
ORDER after hearing; setting a briefing schedule; striking from 115 Respondents' reference to this Court's Temporary Restraining Order as "ex parte"; Respondents remain ENJOINED from re-detaining Abrego Garcia in ICE custody. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/22/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
#124
Dec 23, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 120 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Roey Goldstein. Directing attorney Roey Goldstein to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 12/23/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
#125
Dec 23, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 12/22/25, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Total number of pages filed: 64. 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 1/13/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/23/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/23/2026. (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#126
Dec 26, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 123 Order, Filing of Exhibit V (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit V: Notice of Conditions of Release)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 12/26/2025)
#127
Dec 26, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Declaration in Reponse to the Court's Order at ECF 123 by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 12/26/2025)
#128
Dec 29, 2025
ORDER granting 127 Respondents' (Unopposed) Motion for Extension of Time to File a Declaration in Response to the Court's Order at ECF No. 123; Respondents shall file a supplemental declaration by no later than December 30, 2025; Petitioner shall file a response to Respondents' December 26 and December 30 submission by no later than January 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 12/26/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/29/2025)
#129
Dec 30, 2025
RESPONSE re 123 Order, Respondents' Notice of Filing of Exhibit W in Response to the Court's Order at ECF 123 filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit W - Declaration of Liana J. Castano)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
#130
Jan 05, 2026
RESPONSE re 129 Response, to the Government's December 30 Submission filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
#131
Jan 09, 2026
NOTICE of Change of Address by Olivia G. Horton (Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#132
Jan 09, 2026
NOTICE of Change of Address by Nithya Pathalam (Pathalam, Nithya) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#133
Jan 09, 2026
NOTICE of Change of Address by Jonathan Gordon Cooper (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
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