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Case Information
Filed: September 17, 2025
Assigned to:
Theodore David Chuang
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: December 15, 2025
Last Activity:
December 15, 2025
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 17, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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PETITION
#2
Sep 17, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name and/or A#. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name and A# are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
#3
Sep 17, 2025
Corrected PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon.(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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Corrected
#4
Sep 17, 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 (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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Amended
#5
Sep 17, 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 09/17/2025 at 12:36 PM. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
#6
Sep 17, 2025
[FILED IN ERROR] NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Abraham Kohn on behalf of Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon (Kohn, Zachary) Modified on 9/17/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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[FILED
#7
Sep 17, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Isabel Wojtowicz on behalf of Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon (Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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NOTICE
#8
Sep 17, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss 3 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
#9
Sep 17, 2025
Case Management Conference held on 9/17/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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Case
#10
Sep 17, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Lynn Micco on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Micco, Megan) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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NOTICE
Sep 17, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
Sep 17, 2025
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12232728(Kohn, Zachary)
#11
Sep 18, 2025
ORDER directing Respondents to file by Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. a submission as described herein; Petitioner's Supplemental Petition shall be filed no later than Monday, September 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.; Respondent's Answer to the Petition shall be filed no later than Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.; Petitioners Reply shall be filed no later than Monday, September 29, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/18/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/18/2025)
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ORDER
#12
Sep 18, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/18/2025)
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MOTION
#13
Sep 18, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 09/18/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#14
Sep 19, 2025
ORDER re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents shall file a response to the Motion no later than Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon; Petitioner may file reply brief no later than Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/19/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
#15
Sep 19, 2025
ORDER re 13 Notice; Respondents shall file a supplement to the Notice by Monday, September 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon; the Court extends the injunction set by the Amended Standing Order 2025-01, ECF No. 4, until Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/19/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
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ORDER
#16
Sep 21, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of All Defendants (Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/21/2025)
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NOTICE
#17
Sep 22, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem re 15 Order, 13 NOTICE (Supplemental Notice) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Micco, Megan) Modified on 9/23/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 09/22/2025)
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NOTICE
#18
Sep 22, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem.(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
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RESPONSE
#19
Sep 22, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Corrected to Include Proposed Order) filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
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RESPONSE
#20
Sep 22, 2025
Supplement to 3 Corrected PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Supplemental Habeas Corpus Petition (Kohn, Zachary) Modified on 9/23/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 09/22/2025)
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Supplement
#21
Sep 22, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time (for Opposition to TRO filed 8 minutes after noon deadline) by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
Main Document:
MOTION
#22
Sep 22, 2025
ORDER granting 21 MOTION for Extension of Time (for Opposition to TRO filed 8 minutes after noon deadline). Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/22/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/23/2025)
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ORDER
#23
Sep 23, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/23/2025)
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REPLY
#24
Sep 24, 2025
Supplement to 12 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/24/2025)
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Supplement
#25
Sep 25, 2025
ORDER denying 12 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; Respondents shall file, by Friday, September 26, 2025 at 12:00 noon, documentary evidence demonstrating that removal proceedings against Maldonado have been initiated and are active before the Immigration Court; Respondents shall file a Notice with the Court within 12 hours as described herein. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/25/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
#26
Sep 25, 2025
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Memo in Support of Motion to Dismiss by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem.(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
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RESPONSE
#27
Sep 25, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or in the Alternative, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
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MOTION
#28
Sep 26, 2025
RESPONSE re 25 Order on Motion for TRO, RESPONSE TO COURTS REQUEST FOR STATUS REPORT REGARDING REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS AND NOTICE OF STATUS OF REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 16, # 2 Exhibit 17, # 3 Exhibit 18, # 4 Exhibit 19, # 5 Exhibit 20)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
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RESPONSE
#29
Sep 26, 2025
NOTICE by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon re 25 Order on Motion for TRO, Notice of Respondents' Noncompliance with Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
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NOTICE
#30
Sep 29, 2025
RESPONSE to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or in the Alternative MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Hasan v. Crawford Memorandum Decision)(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
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RESPONSE
#31
Sep 29, 2025
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon.(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
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Amended
#32
Sep 29, 2025
Supplement to 31 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon Amended Petition REDLINED pursuant to Rule 103(6)(c) (Kohn, Zachary) Modified on 9/30/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 09/29/2025)
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Supplement
#33
Sep 29, 2025
MOTION to Compel Respondents to Return Petitioner to this District by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
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MOTION
#34
Sep 30, 2025
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/30/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2025)
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CASE
#35
Sep 30, 2025
QC NOTICE: 33 Motion to Compel filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Text of Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Text of Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Text of Proposed Order to 33 . (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2025)
#36
Sep 30, 2025
NOTICE by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon re 33 MOTION to Compel Respondents to Return Petitioner to this District Text of Proposed Order (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 09/30/2025)
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NOTICE
#37
Oct 10, 2025
NOTICE by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon Notice of Intent to File a Motion (Request for Hearing) (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
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NOTICE
#38
Oct 10, 2025
NOTICE by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon re 37 Notice (Other) Amended Notice of Intent to File a Motion Letter (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
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NOTICE
#39
Oct 10, 2025
ORDER re 38 Notice of Intent to File a Motion filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon; The Court will defer any decision on whether to hold a hearing until after Respondents' filings on October 14, 2025.. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/10/2025. (chs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
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ORDER
#40
Oct 15, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or in the Alternative MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem.(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/15/2025)
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REPLY
#41
Oct 15, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Compel Respondents to Return Petitioner to this District filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/15/2025)
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RESPONSE
#42
Oct 15, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Compel Respondents to Return Petitioner to this District (CORRECTED) filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/15/2025)
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RESPONSE
#43
Oct 16, 2025
RESPONSE re 41 Response in Opposition to Motion, 40 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon.(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 10/16/2025)
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RESPONSE
#44
Oct 17, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time Through October 15, 2025, (Unopposed) for Respondents to respond to Petitioner's filings at ECF 30-33 by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/17/2025)
Main Document:
MOTION
#45
Oct 20, 2025
ORDER granting 44 MOTION for Extension of Time Through October 15, 2025, (Unopposed) for Respondents to respond to Petitioner's filings at ECF 30-33. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/17/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
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ORDER
#46
Oct 21, 2025
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/21/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk)
#47
Oct 21, 2025
ORDER granting Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus as specified herein; directing parties to file a Joint Status Report to confirm Respondent's compliance with this Order within 10 days of the date of this Order; denying 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction or in the Alternative, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; dismissing as moot 33 MOTION to Compel Respondents to Return Petitioner to this District; directing Respondent to file a Notice with the Court in compliance with the Court's September 25, 2025 Order, ECF No. 25, within 7 days of the date of this Order; denying Maldonado's request for attorney's fees and costs. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/21/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/21/2025)
#48
Oct 23, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 21, # 2 Exhibit 22, # 3 Exhibit 23, # 4 Exhibit 24, # 5 Exhibit 25, # 6 Exhibit 26, # 7 Exhibit 27, # 8 Exhibit 28, # 9 Exhibit 29, # 10 Exhibit 30, # 11 Exhibit 31, # 12 Exhibit 32)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/23/2025)
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STATUS
#49
Oct 25, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 33, # 2 Exhibit 34, # 3 Exhibit 35)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/25/2025)
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STATUS
#50
Oct 31, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Miguel Angel Maldonado de Leon (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Bond Order for Petitioner)(Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 10/31/2025)
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STATUS
#51
Nov 13, 2025
ORDER Directing the respondents to file a notice within 48 hours. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/13/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
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ORDER
#52
Nov 20, 2025
MOTION Request For Order Directing That Respondents Need Not File Further Status Reports And That The Clerk Close This Case by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Pineda Velasquez, Order by Chief Judge Russell, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
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MOTION
#53
Dec 15, 2025
ORDER directing that the Respondents are no longer required to file Notices with the Court pursuant to ECF No. 25, 51 ; directing the Clerk to administratively close the case. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 12/15/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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