Active
Case Information
Filed: March 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Myong J. Joun
Referred to:
—
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
March 25, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Mar 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Kelson Orelus.(CAM) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
#2
Mar 23, 2026
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Myong J. Joun assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges. (JAM) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
#3
Mar 23, 2026
General Order 19-02
Main Document:
General Order 19-02
#4
Mar 23, 2026
Judge Myong J. Joun: ORDER entered. SERVICE ORDER re 2241 Petition. Order entered pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2243 governing Section 2241 cases for service on respondents. The answer or responsive pleading is due no later than March 26, 2026.(SP) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Service Order-2241 Petition
Mar 23, 2026
Notice of Case Assignment
#5
Mar 24, 2026
Filing fee/payment: $5.00, receipt number 100014957 for 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) (LBO) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Filing Fee/Payment Received
#6
Mar 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Erica McMahon on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, Kristi L. Noem, David Wesling (McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 25, 2026
RESPONSE/ANSWER to Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Antone Moniz, Kristi L. Noem, David Wesling. (McMahon, Erica) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Answer/Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241
#8
Mar 25, 2026
Judge Myong J. Joun: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. In their Response to Habeas Petition, Doc. No. 7, Respondents acknowledge that the legal issues presented in this petition are similar to those resolved in prior cases in this district. Given this, and in light of the record before me, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by April 1, 2026. The Respondents are ENJOINED from denying bond to Petitioner on the basis that he is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Unless Petitioner was provided a bond hearing, Respondents shall release Petitioner by 6 PM on April 1, 2026. The Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report within 24 hours of the bond hearing, stating whether Petitioner has been granted bond, and, if his request for bond was denied, the reasons for that denial, or whether he has been released, and if so, the date, time, and location of his release.(SP) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Mar 25, 2026
Order
Parties
Moniz
Party
Orelus
Party