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Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
John M. Gerrard
Referred to:
Shannon G. Elkins
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12715459) filed by Misael Avendano Espejo. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Dhawan-Maloney, Evangeline) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 23, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge John M. Gerrard per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins. Please use case number 26-cv-1581 (JMG/SGE).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#3
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The respondents shall, on or before February 26, 2026, make a return certifying the true cause and proper duration of the petitioner's detention and showing cause why the writ should not be granted. The petitioner may reply in support of the petition on or before March 2, 2026. The respondents are enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States until further order of the Court. Signed by Senior District Judge John M. Gerrard on 2/23/2026. (DCD) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
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