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Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Lydia Kay Griggsby
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
April 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Bryan Francisco CORTEZ MARTINEZ, Rafael Antonio MELGAR, Francisco Enrique CORTEZ MARTINEZ, Jose Jhonatan RIVAS REYES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(Messer, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 10, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Margie S. Lazo (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12677251.) by Bryan Francisco CORTEZ MARTINEZ, Francisco Enrique CORTEZ MARTINEZ, Rafael Antonio MELGAR, Jose Jhonatan RIVAS REYES(Messer, Benjamin) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Apr 10, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Margie S. Lazo. Directing attorney Margie S. Lazo to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 4/10/2026. (sj4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
#4
Apr 10, 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 (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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Second
#5
Apr 13, 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 (04/13/2026 at 9:40am). Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Apr 13, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
Apr 13, 2026
The case of Cortez Martinez et al v. Liggins et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 26-cv-1410. 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)
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CORTEZ MARTINEZ
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Liggins
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