District of Maryland • 8:26-cv-00770

#1

Feb 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Carlos Doroteo Cortez Ortega. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rosado, Michael) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#2

Feb 24, 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 (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#3

Feb 24, 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 February 24, 2026 at 4:50 p.m. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#4

Feb 24, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; Show Cause Response due by 2/26/2026, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/24/2026. (kns, Deputy Clerk)(c/e-m USAO 2/24/2026) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

#5

Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#6

Feb 25, 2026

STATUS REPORT Joint Notice of Parties by Pamela Jo Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Order)(Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

The case of Cortez Ortega v. Bondi et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is BAH 26-cv-0770. 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. (bas, Deputy Clerk)

Feb 25, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12569763(Rosado, Michael)

#7

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Carlos Doroteo Cortez Ortega. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 2/26/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#8

Feb 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 02/28/2026)