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Case Information
Filed: May 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 20, 2026
Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 7411704), filed by Sergio Walter Flores Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ea) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
May 18, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; The habeas petition is DEEMED filed; Counsel for Petitioner is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this petition and this Order on Respondent and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Civil Division; Respondent's Show Cause Response due by 5/21/2026 at 5:00 p.m.; Petitioner shall be permitted to file a reply, if he chooses, no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 5/18/2026. (clc) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
#3
May 19, 2026
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Sergio Walter Flores Garcia. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus due to detainee location at Delaney Hall Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Detainee Location Delaney Hall Detention Facility - Newark NJ)(Barchiesi, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Document (NOT Motion/Complaint)
#4
May 19, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Change Venue to District of New Jersey re: in light of detention location of Petitioner at Delaney Hall Detention Facility by Sergio Walter Flores Garcia.(Barchiesi, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Change Venue
#5
May 19, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Change Venue Refiled with Cert of Concurrence by Sergio Walter Flores Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence by Counsel, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Transfer to District of New Jersey, # 3 Exhibit(s) Detainee Location Delaney Hall Detention Facility - Newark, NJ)(Barchiesi, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Change Venue
#6
May 19, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey; Motions 4 5 terminated- Unopposed MOTION to Change Venue to District of New Jersey re: in light of detention location of Petitioner at Delaney Hall Detention Facility filed by Sergio Walter Flores Garcia; CASE CLOSED. Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 5/19/2026. (clc) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
MDL Transfer Order (out) AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#7
May 19, 2026
Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Middle; Case Number 3:26-cv-01349. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Case Transferred In - District Court Transfer
#8
May 19, 2026
TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 5/19/2026. (jjc, ) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
#9
May 19, 2026
SELF-EXECUTING ORDER instructing Respondents do one of the following: (1) file an answer to the Petition, responding on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis, together with a legal memorandum or letter brief by May 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. OR (2) release Petitioner by that same date and time. ORDERED that, if Respondents elect not to respond, Petitioner shall advise the Court if they intend to file any application for attorneys' fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, within fourteen (14) days of the entry of this Order. If Respondents elect to release Petitioner rather than respond, it is ORDERED that Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from arresting or detaining Petitioner under § 1225. ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall forward a copy of the Petition, (ECF No. 1), and this Order to the Chief, Civil Division, United States Attorney's Office (n/m). Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 5/19/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
May 19, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
May 19, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jjc, )
May 19, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#10
May 20, 2026
Letter from Respondents Confirming Petitioner's Release. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of DO M.G.)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#11
May 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, WARDEN (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
May 20, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
May 20, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Parties
Flores Garcia
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Warden
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