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Filed: April 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Paula Xinis
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 28, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency PETITION
#2
Apr 28, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Allyson B. Baker (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12714808.) by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#3
Apr 29, 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 (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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Second
#4
Apr 29, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: A recorded call has been scheduled for May 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 4/29/2026. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#5
Apr 29, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Allyson B. Baker. Directing attorney Allyson B. Baker 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 4/29/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#6
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jackman Wilson on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#7
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Meredith L. Boylan (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12718347.) by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#8
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Bo ("Michelle") Liu (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12718352.) by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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MOTION
#9
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Madeleine Moss (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12718357.) by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
Apr 29, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Paula Xinis. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
Apr 29, 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 4/29/2026 at 8:07 am. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (ols, Deputy Clerk)
#10
Apr 30, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Meredith Leigh Boylan. Directing attorney Meredith Leigh Boylan 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 4/30/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#11
Apr 30, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Bo Liu. Directing attorney Bo Liu 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 4/30/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#12
Apr 30, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Madeleine Moss. Directing attorney Madeleine Moss 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 4/30/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#13
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for T. Benton York (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12721480.) by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#14
May 01, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of T. Benton York. Directing attorney T. Benton York 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 5/1/2026. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
#15
May 01, 2026
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits in support of Petitioner's Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
Amended
#16
May 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by T. Benton York on behalf of Dionicia Hernandez Guevara (York, T.) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#17
May 01, 2026
Telephone Conference held on 5/1/2026 before Judge Paula Xinis.(FTR - Ulander - 2C.) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Telephone
#18
May 01, 2026
ORDER DIRECTING Respondents to produce the requested documentsto counsel for Petitioner, with a courtesy copy filed on ECF with restricted access, by no later than Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM E.T. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 5/1/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#19
May 01, 2026
-VACATED PER 41 -PAPERLESS ORDER: For the reasons discussed during today's recorded conference, the Court hereby reinstates the Standing Order at ECF No. 3 until Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. A telephonic conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. Instructions were emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 5/1/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/5/2026 (ols). (Entered: 05/01/2026)
#20
May 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ivory Macklin on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#21
May 04, 2026
MOTION to Seal and Restrict Certain Docket Entries by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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MOTION
#22
May 05, 2026
Telephone Conference held on 5/5/2026 before Judge Paula Xinis.(FTR - Ulander - 2C.) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Telephone
#23
May 05, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER: For the reasons discussed during today's recorded call, Respondents SHALL file a Motion to Dismiss or a Motion to Transfer along with any accompanying discovery by May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Petitioner SHALL respond by May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The Standing Order at ECF No. 3 SHALL remain in effect through the briefing schedule outlined in this Order and until resolution of the issues addressed herein. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 5/5/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
#24
May 06, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Or in the Alternative Motion to Transfer by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit #1, # 2 Exhibit #2, # 3 Exhibit #3, # 4 Exhibit #4, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#25
May 06, 2026
-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Exhibit 2 and 3 to Motion to Dismiss by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Or in the Alternative Motion to Transfer (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit #2 to Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit #3 to Motion to Dismiss)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
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-SEALED
#26
May 06, 2026
MOTION to Seal Exhibits 2 and 3 of Motion to Dismiss by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#27
May 06, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Produce Documents by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#28
May 07, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/1/2026, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter Ronda Thomas, Telephone number 410-962-4504, ronda_thomas@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 28. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/28/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/8/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2026. (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#29
May 07, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Or in the Alternative Motion to Transfer filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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RESPONSE
#30
May 07, 2026
UNREDACTED DOCUMENT (Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
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UNREDACTED
#31
May 07, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Extension of Time to Produce Documents filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#32
May 08, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 27 Nunc Pro Tunc Motion for Extension of Time to Produce Documents. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 5/8/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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ORDER
#33
May 08, 2026
NOTICE by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara re 29 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of T. Benton York and supporting attachment)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#34
May 09, 2026
NOTICE by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara re 29 Response in Opposition to Motion, 33 Notice (Other) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of T. Benton York and related attachments)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/09/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#35
May 11, 2026
-VACATED PER 41 -ORDER denying Respondent's 24 Motion to Dismiss or alternatively transfer the case; directing by no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Respondents shall Respond to the Petition; directing Hernandez Guevara shall Reply by no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026; directing Respondents are enjoined from removing Hernandez Guevarafrom the continental United States pending the outcome of the Petition so that the Court may retain jurisdiction only so long as necessary to review the Petition. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 5/11/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/5/2026 (ols). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#36
May 13, 2026
MOTION for Sanctions For Failure to Comply with a Court Order by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Declaration of T. Benton York, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#37
May 19, 2026
NOTICE by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara re 36 MOTION for Sanctions For Failure to Comply with a Court Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits and related attachments)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#38
May 19, 2026
Second MOTION to Dismiss and Response to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit #1, # 3 Exhibit #2, # 4 Exhibit #3, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Second
#39
May 20, 2026
RESPONSE re 37 Notice (Other), 36 MOTION for Sanctions For Failure to Comply with a Court Order filed by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#40
May 26, 2026
RESPONSE re 15 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 38 Second MOTION to Dismiss and Response to Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Caroline Kruk, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of T. Benton York and all related attachments)(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#41
Jun 05, 2026
ORDER vacating the orders barring Petitioner's removal from the United States, ECF Nos. 3, 19 and 35 ; directing that within 21 days from the date of this Order, Respondents shall submit a written status report as to whether Respondents have removed Petitioner to Honduras, and if removal has not been executed, state the reasons for the delay. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/5/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
#42
Jun 05, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 41 Order, by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#43
Jun 08, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 41 Order,, 41 Order, by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency MOTION
#44
Jun 08, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER directing that Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's motions at ECF Nos. 42 and 43 by 5:00 PM today, June 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/8/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
#45
Jun 08, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 43 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 41 Order,, 41 Order, filed by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Macklin, Ivory) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#46
Jun 09, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re 43 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 42 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 41 Order,, 41 Order,, 42 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 41 Order, filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara.(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
#47
Jun 10, 2026
ORDER denying 42 43 Petitioner's Motions for Reconsideration re 41 Order. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 6/10/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
#48
Jun 10, 2026
INTERLOCUTORY NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 23 Order, by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AMDDC-12812460.(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Main Document:
INTERLOCUTORY
#49
Jun 10, 2026
Transmission of Interlocutory Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 48 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices. (av4s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/10/2026 (av4s). (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/10/2026: # 1 Corrected Transmittal) (av4s). (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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Transmission
#50
Jun 10, 2026
USCA Case Number 26-6675 for 48 Notice of Appeal filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara - Case Manager - K. Stump. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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USCA
#51
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER of USCA STAYING petitioner's removal through 6/25/26 as to 48 Notice of Appeal filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
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ORDER
#52
Jun 12, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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STATUS
#53
Jun 12, 2026
RESPONSE re 52 Status Report filed by Dionicia Hernandez Guevara.(Marusak, Michael) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#54
Jun 15, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Telephone Conference - held on 5/5/2026, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
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Liggins
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