Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01129

Barrera Guaman v. Sage

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Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to: Joseph F. Saporito Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
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Last Activity: May 26, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 7385499), filed by Andres Barrera Guaman. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ea) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Apr 30, 2026
PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Theo Liebmann on behalf of Andres Barrera Guaman Attorney Theo Liebmann is seeking special admission Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-7385995.. (Liebmann, Theo) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#3
Apr 30, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. 1.The Court exercises its discretion under Rule 1(b) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254, to apply those rules to this § 2241 petition.2.COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER shall serve a copy of the petition (Doc. 1) and this Order on the proper respondent, Jessica Sage, Warden of FCI Lewisburg, and on the United States Attorney, and promptly thereafter file a certificate of service.3.In light of the expedited response time set forth below, COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER shall also promptly deliver a courtesy copy of the petition (Doc. 1) and this Order to the United States Attorney by e-mail, facsimile, or hand delivery;4.The Clerk shall note the address of the United States Attorney on the front of the docket sheet of this case, and all documents filed by the parties and by the Court shall be served upon the United States Attorney. See R. 4, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254.5.Within seven (7) days after entry of this Order, the respondent shall file an answer, motion, or other response to the allegations of the petition. See R. 4, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254; R. 5, 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254.6.The petitioner shall, if he so desires, file a reply to the respondents answer or other pleading within seven (7) days after its service. See R. 5(e), 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254.7.A determination as to whether the petitioner shall be produced for a hearing will be held in abeyance pending the filing of the respondents answer or other pleading. Show Cause Response due by 5/7/2026. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 4/30/26. (ms) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#4
May 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Andres Barrera Guaman (Liebmann, Theo) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#5
May 05, 2026
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Theo Liebmann. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr. on 05/05/2026. (nrr) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document: SPECIAL
#6
May 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard T. Donahue on behalf of Markwayne Mullin, Michael T. Rose, Jessica Sage. (Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#7
May 07, 2026
RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Jessica Sage by Jessica Sage. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1 - DHS Evidence, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2 - Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3 - IJ Order, # 5 Exhibit(s) Ex. 4 - Filing Receipt)(Donahue, Gerard) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#8
May 13, 2026
TRAVERSE by Andres Barrera Guaman . (Liebmann, Theo) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document: TRAVERSE
#9
May 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Andres Barrera Guaman. For the foregoing reasons, the court concludes that the petitioner is currently detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 12 26(a), not 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), and thus he is entitled to an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the petition will be granted, and the government will be ordered to provide the petitioner with an individualized bond hearing within twenty-one days or to release him from custody. An appropriate order follows. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 5/26/26. (ms)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Andres Barrera Guaman. For the foregoing reasons, the court concludes that the petitioner is currently detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 12 26(a), not 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), and thus he is entitled to an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the petition will be granted, and the government will be ordered to provide the petitioner with an individualized bond hearing within twenty-one da
#10
May 26, 2026
ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). In accordance with the accompanying Memorandum, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:1.The petition (Doc. 1) is GRANTED;2.The government shall either provide Barrera Guaman with an individualized bo nd hearing within twenty-one (21) days after entry of this order or release Barrera Guaman on his own recognizance, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a);3.At this individualized bond hearing, the government shall bear the burden of proving by clear an d convincing evidence that the petitioners continued detention is necessary to prevent him from fleeing or harming the community;4.The parties shall file a written notice of the outcome of this individualized bond determination by an immigration judge within seven (7) days after the date of the hearing; and5.The clerk is directed to mark this case as CLOSED. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 5/26/26. (ms)
Main Document: ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). In accordance with the accompanying Memorandum, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:1.The petition (Doc. 1) is GRANTED;2.The government shall either provide Barrera Guaman with an individualized bo nd hearing within twenty-one (21) days after entry of this order or release Barrera Guaman on his own recognizance, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a);3.At this individualized bond hearing, the government shall bear the burden of proving by clear an d

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Barrera Guaman
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Sage
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