Western District of Wisconsin • 3:26-cv-00132

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Feb 19, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AWIWDC-3749072.), filed by Francisco Montoya-Barboza. (Attachments: # 1 JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet) (Morales, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 20, 2026

** TEXT ONLY ORDER ** Petitioner, a non-citizen currently in custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, contends that respondents have unlawfully detained him without giving him an opportunity for a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). The court recently addressed this issue in Quinapanta v. Bondi, Case No. 25-cv-795-wmc (W.D. Wis.)(dkt. # 18 ), concluding that immigration officials had unlawfully classified the petitioner in that case as ineligible for bond under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). See also Castanon-Nava v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Security, 161 F.3d 1048, 1061 (7th Cir. 2025); Paredes Padilla v. Galovich, Case No. 25-cv-863-jdp (W.D. Wis.)(dkt. # 19 ) (reaching the same conclusion). Because he is represented by counsel, petitioner is directed to submit summonses which the clerk of court will issue upon receipt. Petitioner should promptly serve respondents with the petition and this order. Respondents' answer to the petition will be due fourteen days after petitioner files his certificate of service. Petitioner's reply will be due ten days later. In their response brief, respondents should identify any factual circumstances that distinguish this case from Quinapanta. Respondents should also address petitioner's argument that his warrantless arrest entitles him to immediate release. Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 2/20/2026. (rks),(ps) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Order to Show Cause

Feb 20, 2026

Add Judge for Shell Case Opening

Feb 20, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge William M. Conley and Magistrate Judge Anita Marie Boor. (jef),(ps)

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Feb 23, 2026

Request for Issuance of Summons

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Feb 23, 2026

Summons Issued

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Feb 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance