District of Maryland • 1:26-cv-00977

#1

Mar 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Dawda Drammeh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#2

Mar 06, 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 (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#3

Mar 06, 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 3/6/2026 at 2:15 p.m. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)

Mar 06, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12596064(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)

#4

Mar 09, 2026

PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for March 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. 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: 03/09/2026)

#5

Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#6

Mar 09, 2026

Case Management Conference held on 3/9/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#7

Mar 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#8

Mar 10, 2026

ORDER: By Monday, March 30, 2026, Respondents shall produce to Petitioner and file with the Court copies of all documents relevant to Petitioner's arrest, detention, and potential removal, including but not limited to: (1) Petitioner's final order of removal and records demonstrating the grant of withholding of removal to Petitioner; (3) documents generated in relation to Petitioner's arrest and detention, including any documents provided to Petitioner; and (4) documents reflecting plans and any agreement with a foreign nation to accept Petitioner. By Thursday, April 9, 2026, Respondents shall file an Answer to the Petition and Petitioner shall file any Reply. No Motion to Dismiss is authorized or permitted. Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651 (a), where the United States Supreme Court has recognized "a limited judicial power to preserve the court's jurisdiction or maintain the status quo by injunction pending review of an agency's action through the prescribed statutory channels, FTC v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597,604 (1966), and for the reasons stated in the Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 previously docketed in this case, the Court finds that a continued suspension of the authority to remove Petitioner from the United States is necessary in order to preserve existing conditions and the potential jurisdiction of this Court over pending matters while the Court determines the scope of its authority to grant the requested relief; to ensure that Petitioner is able to participate in the adjudication of his requests for habeas relief; to ensure that the Court is able to evaluate the claims for relief; and to ensure that the Government has a fulsome opportunity to brief and present arguments in response to the Petition, such that: a.The authority of Respondents, including all those acting for them or on their behalf, to remove Petitioner from the continental United States or to otherwise alter his legal status is SUSPENDED during the pendency of this litigation or until this Order is rescinded or modified by the Court. b. Respondents shall notify appropriate officials of this Order promptly and provide all necessary information and documents to effectuate compliance with it. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 3/10/2026. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#9

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by James Justice Haynes on behalf of Dawda Drammeh (Haynes, James) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#10

Mar 26, 2026

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Dawda Drammeh (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#11

Mar 26, 2026

ORDER dismissing this action without prejudice; closing this case. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 3/26/2026. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/27/2026)