District of Maryland • 8:26-cv-01690

#1

Apr 30, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Joao Vitor de Melo Mendes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment Disclosure of Corporate Interest, # 3 Attachment Entry of Appearance)(Fatemi, Anthony) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#2

Apr 30, 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: 04/30/2026)

#3

Apr 30, 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 (04/30/2026 and 9:30AM). Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#4

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Burkhardt, Kristy) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#5

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa E Goldmeier on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Goldmeier, Melissa) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#6

Apr 30, 2026

ORDER Directing the Parties to submit a joint proposed briefing schedule or (2) submit a notice regarding Respondents' intent to stand by its prior briefs by 12:00 p.m. ET on May 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 4/30/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#7

Apr 30, 2026

MOTION to Transfer Case by Joao Vitor De Melo Mendes (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Petitioner's Memorandum in Support of Motion to Transfer)(Fatemi, Anthony) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12719033(Fatemi, Anthony)

Apr 30, 2026

The case of De Melo Mendes v. Liggins et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is ABA 26-cv-1690. 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)

Apr 30, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Adam B Abelson. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

#8

May 01, 2026

ORDER Granting 7 Motion to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/1/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Case transferred to District of U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (bas, Deputy Clerk)