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Case Information
Filed: February 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Theodore David Chuang
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Habeas Corpus: INS
Completed: February 27, 2026
Last Activity:
February 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Mildrid Musong. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 1 - ICE Detainee Locator)(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 13, 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: 02/13/2026)
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Second
#3
Feb 13, 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 2/13/2026 at 8:58 AM. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#4
Feb 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Feb 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Ann Koch on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Koch, Rebecca) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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NOTICE
Feb 13, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (chs, Deputy Clerk)
Feb 13, 2026
The case of Musong v. Liggins et al, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 1:26-cv-00586-TDC. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)
Feb 13, 2026
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12543367(Turner-Lafving, Alexis)
#6
Feb 17, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. 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. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#7
Feb 17, 2026
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/17/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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CASE
#8
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Koch, Rebecca) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Within 17 days of the date of this Order, the parties shall file a Joint Status Report to confirm Respondents' compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/19/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
#10
Feb 19, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Other Relief Immediate Release by Mildred Abeck Musong (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exh. 1 - Printout of ICE Detainee Locator, # 3 Exh. 2 - DOJ EOIR eROP acknowledgement of the filing of a bond motion, # 4 Exh. 3 - Policy Memorandum, Immigr. and Customs Enforcement (June 24, 2025), # 5 Exh. 4 - Williams IV, John-John, et al., Viral video offers rare look inside Baltimores crowded ICE holding room, The Baltimore Banner (January 27, 2026) available at thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/viral-video-baltimore-ice-holding-room-immigrants-DWH3RIXO45CDRGZDZA4QPA3JNQ, # 6 Exh. 5 - Zawodny, Daniel, Maryland AG urges end to lengthy stays in Baltimore ICE holding room, The Baltimore Banner (June 18, 2025) available at banner.com/politics-power/ice-maryland-immigration-anthony-brown-F4SYTZPOEZCKROKB3465U52FLY, # 7 Exh. 6 - Hellgren, Mike & Moodee Lockman, JT, Conditions inside Baltimore ICE Facility, CBS News (Jan. 30, 2026), available at cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/ice-facility-conditions-immigration-enforcement, # 8 Exh. 7 - Maryland Delegation Letter, U.S. Cong. (Jan. 20, 2026))(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency MOTION
#11
Feb 20, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss 10 MOTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 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. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#12
Feb 20, 2026
Case Management Conference held on 2/20/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Case
#13
Feb 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Mildred Abeck Musong (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. 1 - Email Exchange, # 2 Exhibit Exh. 2 - Order granting Bond)(Turner-Lafving, Alexis) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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STATUS
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