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Case Information
Filed: March 16, 2026
Assigned to:
David L. Bunning
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
April 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 200003121) filed by Weichao Yang. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 receipt) (WHP) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
Mar 16, 2026
MOTION for Ai Tong to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Weichao Yang. (WHP) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/17/2026: # 1 Certificate New York) (WHP). (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/17/2026: # 2 receipt) (WHP). (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#3
Mar 16, 2026
Application for Order to Show Cause by Weichao Yang (Attachments: # 1 exhibit 1 - Immigration Court Status, # 2 exhibit 2 - Boone Jail Article, # 3 exhibit 3 - KY ICE Article) (WHP) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document:
Application
Mar 17, 2026
Conflict Check run. (WHP)
Mar 17, 2026
***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L. Bunning for review: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (WHP)
Mar 17, 2026
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L. Bunning for review: re 2 MOTION for Ai Tong to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Weichao Yang. (WHP)
Mar 17, 2026
BAR STATUS Check completed re 2 MOTION for Ai Tong to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Weichao Yang. (WHP)
#10
Apr 02, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Petitioner's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a bond hearing within 7 days. 3) Respondents shall file a Status Report on or before 4/16/2026 to certify compliance with this Order. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 4/2/2026.(TJG)cc: COR
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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Petitioner's Petition 1 is GRANTED. 2) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a bond hearing within 7 days. 3) Respondents shall file a Status Report on or before 4/16/2026 to certify compliance with this Order. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 4/2/2026.(TJG)cc: COR
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