District of Maryland • 1:26-cv-00588

#1

Feb 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Luis Armando Alonzo Cortes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#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 (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#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, 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 02/13/2026 at 9:08am. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#4

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER Directing the parties to consult with one another and file either a joint briefing schedule or a Joint Notice informing the Court of the Parties' desired course of action by February 20, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/13/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#5

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Isabel Wojtowicz on behalf of Luis Armando Alonzo Cortes (Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#6

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Abraham Kohn on behalf of Luis Armando Alonzo Cortes (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Case Assigned to Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

Feb 13, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12544299(Wojtowicz, Isabel)

Feb 13, 2026

The case of Alonzo Cortes v. Liggins et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 1:26-cv-00588-GLR. 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. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)

#7

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles R Gayle on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Gayle, Charles) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#8

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Ivory Macklin on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#9

Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Joint) (Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#10

Feb 17, 2026

ORDER- Respondents are ENJOINED from detaining Alonzo Cortes under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), and Alonzo Cortes is entitled to, and shall seek, a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge (IJ) under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a); ORDERED that Alonzo Cortes's Petition (ECF No. 1) is DENIED as to any further relief he seeks at this time, including his request for attorneys fees and costs; Parties shall FILE a Joint Status Report within twenty (20) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/17/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#11

Feb 26, 2026

STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Pamela Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#12

Feb 27, 2026

ORDERED that no further status reports need to be filed; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/27/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/27/2026)