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Case Information
Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Matthew William Brann
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
Completed: May 07, 2026
Last Activity:
August 31, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus lodged as no filing fee was paid and no Motion for In Forma Pauperis was filed, filed by Chad Green. (ea) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 20, 2026
PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 AO 85 Notice & Consent Form) (ea) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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PRO
#3
Apr 20, 2026
(THIRTY (30) DAY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER) directing the prisoner to pay the filing fee or file a signed Application to Proceed IFP within 30 days or case will be dismissed. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 4/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP (Habeas)) (ea) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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(THIRTY
#4
Apr 22, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 333119708. Petition is now deemed FILED. (ea) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Filing
Apr 23, 2026
Receipt of payment from CHAD GREEN in the amount of $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Transaction posted on 4/22/2026. Receipt number 333119708 processed by CP. (jjs)
#5
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to make immediate and proper service of this petition upon Respondent. Within 3 days of service of the petition, Respondent shall show cause, if any exists, as to why the petition should not be granted. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 4/27/2026. (ea) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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ORDER
#6
Apr 27, 2026
SHOW CAUSE ORDER and Petition for H/C Served on US Attorney - Williamsport via hand delivery and sent to the Warden via regular mail. (ea) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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SHOW
#7
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard T. Donahue on behalf of Craig Lowe (Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Craig Lowe by Craig Lowe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1 I_213, 2022, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2 I_94, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3 I_213 2024, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4 NTA, # 6 Exhibit(s) Ex. 5 I_213, 2026, # 7 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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RESPONSE
#9
May 07, 2026
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Chad Green. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 5/7/2026. (ea) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
#10
May 07, 2026
ORDER DISMISSING CASE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Green's 1 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is GRANTED. The Government SHALL either shall release Green on his own recognizance pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), or provide Green with an individualized bond hearing at which he may present evidence on or before 5/21/2026. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 5/7/2026. (ea) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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ORDER DISMISSING CASE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Green's 1 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is GRANTED. The Government SHALL either shall release Green on his own recognizance pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), or provide Green with an individualized bond hearing at which he may present evidence on or before 5/21/2026. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 5/7/2026. (ea)
#11
Jun 04, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to extension until June 11, 2026, for bond hearing by Craig Lowe. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
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MOTION
#12
Jun 04, 2026
BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 11 MOTION for Extension of Time to extension until June 11, 2026, for bond hearing filed by Craig Lowe.(Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
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BRIEF
#13
Jun 04, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 11 Motion to Conduct a Bond Hearing is GRANTED. The Government SHALL either release Green on his own recognizance pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), or provide Green with an individualized bond hearing on or before Thursday, 6/11/2026. On or before 6/18/2026. Respondent SHALL file with the Court a status report that certifies compliance with this Order. The report must detail if and when the bond hearing occurred, if bond was granted or denied and, if denied, provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for such denial. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 6/4/2026. (ea) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
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ORDER
#14
Jun 09, 2026
MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Chad Green. (ea) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
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MOTION
#15
Jun 18, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Craig Lowe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1 Bond Order)(Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
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STATUS
#16
Jun 23, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite and Enforce Judgment by Chad Green.(nr) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
#17
Jun 23, 2026
Motion Requesting Court Conduct the Bond Hearing or, in the Alternative, Motion to Enforce a Constitutionally Adequate Bond Hearing or Immediate Release filed by Chad Green. (nr) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Motion
#18
Jun 30, 2026
Document filed entitled "Motion to Notify of Governments Failure to Present Full Status of his Criminal Charges and Project him in a False Light" by Chad Green.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Luzerne County CR Docket)(nr) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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Document
#19
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent shall file a response on or before Wednesday, 7/15/2026. In that response Respondent shall address whether the bond hearing satisfied constitutional requirement and shall include a copy of the transcript of that hearing. Green may file a reply brief, if he wishes, on or before Wednesday, 7/29/2026. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 7/1/2026. (ea) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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ORDER
#20
Jul 15, 2026
BRIEF IN OPPOSITION filed by Craig Lowe re 14 MOTION to Enforce Judgment . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Bond Order, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Unverified Bond Hearing Transcript, # 4 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Donahue, Gerard) Modified on 7/16/2026 (nr). (Entered: 07/15/2026)
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BRIEF
#21
Jul 29, 2026
REPLY BRIEF re 16 EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite and Enforce Judgment filed by Chad Green.(nr) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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REPLY
#22
Aug 03, 2026
Supplement by Chad Green to 21 REPLY BRIEF re 16 EMERGENCY MOTION to Expedite and Enforce Judgment. (nr) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Supplement
#23
Aug 31, 2026
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 14, 16, & 17 MOTION(s) to Enforce filed by Chad Green, signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 8/31/2026. (nr) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#24
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner Chad Greens 14, 16, & 17 MOTION(s) to enforce the Courts prior Order and for the Court to conduct a bond hearing are DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann on 8/31/2026 (nr) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Green
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Lowe
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