Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:25-cv-02181

#1

Nov 18, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $5, Receipt Number APAMDC-7182343), filed by Ramilaben D. Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits Index, # 2 Exhibit A - Petitioner's Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit B - Petitioner's Warrant for Arrest and Notice of Custody Determination, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(lp) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

#2

Nov 20, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ramilaben D. Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Memo in support of TRO)(Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#3

Nov 21, 2025

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Ramilaben D. Patel.(Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#4

Nov 21, 2025

Supplement by Ramilaben D. Patel. to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Form Order/Proposed Order. (Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#5

Nov 21, 2025

ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO. 1. The petitioners motion for a temporary restraining order (Doc. 2) is DENIED.2.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.3.The clerk shall serve a copy of the petition (Doc. 1) and this order on the proper respondent, Angela Hoover, Warden of Clinton County Correctional Facility, and on the United States Attorney, and note the address of the United States Attorney on the front of the docket sheet of this case. 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. § 2254.4.Within twenty-one (21) 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. § 2254.5.The petitioner shall, if she so desires, file a reply to the respondents answer or other pleading within fourteen (14) days after its service. See R. 5(e), 28 U.S.C. foll. § 2254.6.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.7.This matter is remanded to the United States magistrate judge to whom it was originally assigned for further pretrial proceedings. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 11/21/25 (ms) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

Nov 21, 2025

VERBAL ORDER REASSIGNING CASE - Case reassigned to Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr and US Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni for ruling on Doc. 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ramilaben D. Patel. (jkc)

Nov 21, 2025

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Casazza is directed to file a form order to DOC #2 using the civil event "Other filings / other documents / supplement" and link it to the motion. Do not refile the original motion. (ea)

#6

Nov 24, 2025

SHOW CAUSE ORDER and PETITION Served on U.S. Attorney via hand delivery and Warden of Clinton County Correctional via regular U.S. mail. (dj) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#7

Dec 12, 2025

RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS by Angela Hoover by Angela Hoover. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Index to Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit(s) Ex. 1 - Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit(s) Ex. 2 - EOIR Automated Case Information, # 4 Exhibit(s) Ex. 3 - DHS Notice, # 5 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

#8

Dec 16, 2025

TRAVERSE by Ramilaben D. Patel to 1 PETITION, & 7 Response to Petition for Habeas Corpus. (Casazza, Christopher) Modified on 12/17/2025 (nr). (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#9

Jan 06, 2026

CONSENT FORM SENT (For Direct Assignment Cases to Magistrate Judges) to All Parties YOU MUST SAVE THIS FORM TO YOUR DESKTOP. THEN OPEN THE SAVED FORM AND COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SECTIONS. DO NOT FILE THIS FORM IN THE CLERKS OFFICE. THE COMPLETED FORM MUST BE E-MAILED TO consents@pamd.uscourts.gov OR IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT YOU MAY MAIL THE FORM TO Scranton Operations Supervisor, Clerks Office, P.O. Box 1148, Scranton, PA 18501-1148. Consent Form due by 2/5/2026. (caw) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Jan 08, 2026

VERBAL ORDER REASSIGNING CASE - Case reassigned to Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr and referred to Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni as one or more parties have not consented to the jurisdiction of a U.S. Magistrate Judge. (jkc)

#10

Jan 16, 2026

Notice of Supplemental Authority by Angela Hoover to 7 Response to Petition for Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Court of Appeals Document)(Swauger, Melissa) Modified on 1/20/2026 (nr). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#11

Jan 21, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ramilaben D. Patel - it is respectfully recommended that the Court: (1) GRANT Petitioner's Petition (Doc. 1), and enter judgment for the Petitioner and against the Respondent; (2) ORDER Respondent to immediately release Petitioner; (3) ORDER that, within 48 hours, Respondent shall file a declaration or affidavit pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Patel has been released from custody; (4) ORDER Respondent not to re-arrest Petitioner for fourteen days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; (5) ENJOIN Respondent from re-arresting or re-detaining Patel under 8 U.S.C. § 1225, permanently; (6) ORDER that, if, in the future, Respondent does detain Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), Respondent shall, within ten days, afford her notice and an opportunity to be heard at a bond hearing before an immigration judge, who shall provide an individualized assessment as to whether Patel poses a flight risk or a danger to the community; (7) DIRECT Petitioner that, if Respondent seeks to detain her under § 1226(a) and fails to schedule a timely bond hearing, or seeks to detain her under § 1225 in violation of this Court's order, she may move to reopen this matter to seek expeditious relief; and (8) DIRECT the Clerk of Court to close this case. Further, given the unique circumstances of this case and the liberty interests at issue, the undersigned ORDERS that, notwithstanding Local Rule 72.3, any objections must be filed no later than January 28, 2026. Objections to R&R due by 1/28/2026. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni on 1/21/2026. (caw) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#12

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to Report & Recommendation by Angela Hoover. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#13

Jan 29, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Motion to Extend Time to file objections to Report and Recommendation. Objections due 2/4/26. Signed by Honorable Joseph F. Saporito, Jr on 1/29/26 (ms) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#14

Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE by Angela Hoover re 10 Supplement Argument Withdrawn (Attachments: # 1 Unpublished Opinion(s))(Swauger, Melissa) (Entered: 02/02/2026)