Southern District of Georgia • 5:26-cv-00372
Rodriguez Peralta v. Liggins
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Case Information
Filed: March 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
March 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta.(Chambers, Timothy) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Mar 03, 2026
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta.(Chambers, Timothy) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Amended
#3
Mar 03, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Idi Belkis Chambers on behalf of Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta (Chambers, Idi) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Mar 03, 2026
AFFIDAVIT re 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Certification of Detention in Maryland by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta(Chambers, Idi) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
Mar 03, 2026
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12585790(Chambers, Idi)
#5
Mar 04, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name, A# and/or the certification required by Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name, A# and certification are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
#6
Mar 04, 2026
Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Certification to comply with Amended Standing order 2025-01 (Chambers, Idi) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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Correspondence
#7
Mar 04, 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. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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Second
#8
Mar 04, 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 3/4/26 at 8:55am. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
#9
Mar 04, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta(Chambers, Idi) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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MOTION
#10
Mar 04, 2026
Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: AI-797 Notice of Approval for Form I-360 Petition with Deferred Action until February 24, 2027, and priority date of July 14, 2022., # 2 Exhibit B:March Visa Bulletin with the current priority date showing the Petitioner is eligible to apply for Resident Alien Status, # 3 Exhibit C: CCopy of Petitioners Employment Authorization Card.)(Chambers, Idi) Modified on 3/4/2026 (dass). (paper copy placed in USAO mail box to the attention of Thomas Corcoran and Tarra DeShields on 3/4/26. An email with high importance alert was sent to AUSA'S notifying them of such on 3/4/26 at 10:24 am) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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Sealed
#11
Mar 04, 2026
ORDER directing Resondents TO SHOW CAUSE by Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., why the Court should not treat the instant habeas petition in the same manner and order the same relief, as cases set forth therein. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/4/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/em to USAO 3/4/26) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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ORDER
#12
Mar 04, 2026
QC NOTICE re: 10 Sealed Document. **A Motion to Seal is required. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
#13
Mar 04, 2026
Supplement to Habeas Petition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: AI-797 Notice of Approval for Form I-360 Petition with Deferred Action until February 24, 2027, and priority date of July 14, 2022., # 2 Exhibit B:March Visa Bulletin with the current priority date showing the Petitioner is eligible to apply for Resident Alien Status, # 3 Exhibit C: CCopy of Petitioners Employment Authorization Card.)(Chambers, Idi) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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Supplement
Mar 04, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
#14
Mar 05, 2026
QC NOTICE: 13 Supplement filed by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta, appears to be a duplicate filing of 10 Sealed Document. **Please advise the Court in writing as to intentions regarding these filings. Thank you. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
#15
Mar 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ariana Wright Arnold on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#16
Mar 05, 2026
RESPONSE re 11 Order to Show Cause, filed by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Vernon Liggins.(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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RESPONSE
#17
Mar 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ivory Macklin on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#18
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER setting briefing schedule re Respondents 16 Response to 11 Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/6/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
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ORDER
#19
Mar 13, 2026
Reply Motion to Strike Jurisdictional Objections for Failure to Supplement the Record re: Respondents' Response to Order to Show Cause, filed by Petitioner Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta. (Chambers, Idi) Modified on 3/16/2026 (dass). (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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Reply
#20
Mar 18, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Petition by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
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MOTION
#21
Mar 18, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time for good cause shown. Respondents' deadline for filing a response or any motions related to the petition is extended until today, March 18, 2026. Any reply or opposition is due from Petitioner on or before April 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/18/2026. (lm4s, Law Clerk) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
#22
Mar 19, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative, MOTION to Transfer Case by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Text of Proposed Order)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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MOTION
#23
Mar 24, 2026
Joint MOTION to Transfer Case to Southern District of Georgia by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Joint
#24
Mar 24, 2026
ORDER granting 23 Joint Motion to Transfer Case; denying as moot 22 Motion to Dismiss or in the alternative to Transfer Case; transferring case to the USDC for the Southern District of Georgia. Signed by Judge Brendan Abell Hurson on 3/24/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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ORDER
#25
Mar 24, 2026
Case transfer in from District of Maryland; Case Number 1:26-cv-00895. Case transferred electronically (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Case
#26
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE to all counsel of record. (SLC) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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NOTICE
#27
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE of Filing deficiency as to Plaintiff. After 14 days of noncompliance a notice will be submitted to a judicial officer for possible sanctions, to include dismissal. Deficiency Notice Compliance due by 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Notice as to Respondent, # 2 Pro Hac Vica Application). (SLC) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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NOTICE
#28
Mar 25, 2026
First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Idi Chambers Receipt Number AGASDC-4297795, Fee Amount $200, by Cristian Otoniel Rodriguez Peralta. Responses due by 4/8/2026. (Bardi, Eszter) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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