Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-02676

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Apr 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19195312.), filed by LUIS HERACLIO GARCIA SANCHEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(DiFerdinando, Matthew) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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Apr 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 23, 2026

ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS ARE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED BY 4/24/26 AT 4:00 PM. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO MAKE SERVICE UPON THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THIS MATTER SHALL BE HEARD ON 4/27/26 AT 2:30 PM IN COURTROOM 12A. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/23/26. 4/23/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (E-MAILED TO U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) (mbh) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

Response In Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by J.L. JAMISON. (CHERICO, COLIN) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

STIPULATION by LUIS HERACLIO GARCIA SANCHEZ. (DiFerdinando, Matthew) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE COURT WILL DECIDE THE PETITION ON THE PAPERS. THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 4/27/26 AT 2:30 PM IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/24/26. 4/24/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(mbh) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/24/2026. 4/24/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

ORDER that the Petition [Doc. No. 1] is GRANTED as follows:1.It is hereby DECLARED that Garcia Sanchezs continued detention is in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Garcia Sanchez is not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), and is instead subject to detention, if at all, pursuant to the discretionary provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a).2.The Writ of Habeas Corpus shall issue, and the government shall RELEASE Garcia Sanchez from custody immediately, without new or additional conditions, and certify compliance with the Memorandum Opinion and Order by filing an entry on the docket no later than 4:00 p.m. ET on April 24, 2026.3.The government is temporarily enjoined from re-detaining Garcia Sanchez for seven days following his release from custody.4. The government shall, immediately upon Garcia Sanchezs release, return all personal belongings confiscated upon or during his detention, including his identification and personal documents.5. The Court defers any award of costs or reasonable attorney fees at this time.6. If the government chooses to pursue renewed detention of Garcia Sanchez after the seven-day period mentioned in Paragraph 3, it must first provide him with notice and an opportunity to be heard at a bond hearing, at which a neutral immigration judge will determine whether Garcia Sanchez poses a flight risk or a danger to the community. Should renewed detention occur, the government shall not remove, transfer, or otherwise facilitate the removal of Garcia Sanchez from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania before the ordered bond hearing. If the immigration judge determines that Garcia Sanchez is subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), the government may request permission from the Court to move Garcia Sanchez if unforeseen or emergency circumstances arise that require him to be removed. Any such request must include an explanation for the request as well as a proposed destination. In that eventuality, the Court will then determine whether to grant the request and permit transfer of Garcia Sanchez.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 4/24/2026. 4/24/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

Notice - Compliance with Court Order