District of Maryland • 1:26-cv-00455

#1

Feb 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Josue Alexander Hernandez Maldonado. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- ICE Locator, # 2 Exhibit B- Auto Case Info, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Savage, Rachael) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#2

Feb 04, 2026

(VACATED AS MOOT PER 5 ORDER) 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. (dass, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 2/4/2026 (dass). (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#3

Feb 04, 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 2/4/26 at 1:24pm. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#4

Feb 04, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The court will convene an on-the-record Status Conference on February 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 3A. Respondents shall be prepared to address whether there is objection to resolving the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) on the merits at that time. Counsel may appear by phone. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/4/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/nef and c/em to AUSA T. Corcoran and T. DeShields 2/4/26) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#5

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER directing Respondents, including all those acting for them or on their behalf, are enjoined from removing Petitioner from the United States or altering his legal status during the pendency of this action subject to further order of this court; directing that counsel for Respondents shall ensure a copy of this order is immediately and without delay transmitted to all necessary individuals to ensure strict compliance with this order; directing that Petitioner or Respondents may move to dissolve this order for good cause; directing that the order at ECF No. 2 shall be, and is hereby, VACATED as MOOT. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/4/2026. (c/nef and c/em to AUSA T. Corcoran and T. DeShields 2/4/26)(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#6

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#7

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12517112(Savage, Rachael)

Feb 04, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

#8

Feb 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Notice of Parties by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Order)(Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

Status Conference held via telephone on 2/11/2026 before Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin. (Russell Carrick - courtroom 3A)(Court Reporter: Ronda Thomas) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#10

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josue Alexander Hernandez Maldonado as to Count I and Count II; directing the court finds that Petitioner is subject to discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), not mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b); and Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing consistent with 8 C.F.R. §§ 236.1(d), 1003.19, and 1236.1(d); directing Respondents are enjoined from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b) and from declining to provide Petitioner a bond hearing; directing Petitioner shall receive a bond hearing as set forth within 10 days of the filing of a motion by Petitioner in Immigration Court; setting deadline for Joint Status Report; directing the Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter to enforce compliance with this order. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/11/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#11

Feb 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by RACHEL BETH GIROD on behalf of Josue Alexander Hernandez Maldonado (GIROD, RACHEL) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#12

Feb 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Josue Alexander Hernandez Maldonado(GIROD, RACHEL) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#13

Feb 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT (Respondents' Status Report) by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#14

Feb 26, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The court has reviewed the parties' status reports at ECF Nos. 12 and 13. Notwithstanding Respondents' characterization of Petitioner's submission as a motion, it is not a motion, as no relief is requested. The court considers this matter closed and, accordingly, Madam Clerk shall close this case. Signed by Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin on 2/26/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2026)