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Filed: November 22, 2025
Assigned to:
Theodore David Chuang
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Habeas Corpus: INS
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Last Activity:
March 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Nov 22, 2025
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint, filed by Fareedullah Nawabi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Post-Conviction Relief petition)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 11/22/2025)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Nov 22, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name and/or A#. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name and A# are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (cs3s, Clerk) (Entered: 11/22/2025)
Nov 22, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (cs3s, Clerk)
#3
Nov 23, 2025
ORDER Enjoining and Restraining the Government/Respondents from removing Petitioner from the continental United States; removing him from, or detaining him outside, the District of Maryland or a state immediately adjacent to Maryland; or altering his legal status. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/23/2025. (cs3s, Clerk) (Entered: 11/23/2025)
#4
Nov 24, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
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NOTICE
#5
Nov 24, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss 1 EMERGENCY PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
#6
Nov 24, 2025
Case Management Conference held on 11/24/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
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Case
Nov 24, 2025
The case of Nawabi v. Trump et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 1:25-cv-03831-TDC. 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. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk)
#7
Nov 25, 2025
ORDER memorializing the November 24, 2025 Case Management Conference. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/25/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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ORDER
#8
Nov 25, 2025
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/25/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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CASE
#9
Dec 10, 2025
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Ellison, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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RESPONSE
#10
Dec 12, 2025
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Fareedullah Nawabi(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
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Consent
#11
Dec 12, 2025
QC NOTICE: 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by Fareedullah Nawabi was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 10 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#12
Dec 12, 2025
ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time; Petitioner Fareedullah Nawabi shall file a reply brief by Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 12/12/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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ORDER
#13
Dec 15, 2025
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to ECF 9 by Fareedullah Nawabi (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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Consent
#14
Dec 24, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 13 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to ECF 9 filed by Fareedullah Nawabi.(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
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REPLY
#15
Jan 22, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a HEARING on 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief is scheduled for January 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motion(s) hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#16
Jan 23, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a HEARING on 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief is rescheduled from January 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. to January 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motion(s) hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
#17
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER that a hearing has been scheduled in this case for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 1/23/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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ORDER
#18
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Stanley Cohen (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12491077.) by Fareedullah Nawabi (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Letter from Proposed Admittee)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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MOTION
#19
Jan 23, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Stanley Cohen. Directing attorney Stanley Cohen 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 1/23/2026. (sj4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
#20
Jan 27, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a HEARING on 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief is rescheduled from January 27, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. to February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motion(s) hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#21
Jan 28, 2026
ORDER that the hearing scheduled for January 27, 2026 has been rescheduled to Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 1/28/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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ORDER
#22
Feb 06, 2026
ORDER that Respondents shall file the final order of removal by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 and shall show cause for their failure to comply with Court's previous Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 2/6/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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ORDER
#23
Feb 06, 2026
RESPONSE re 22 Order filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Ellison, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Thomas, Beatrice) Modified on 2/17/2026 (heps). (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#24
Feb 12, 2026
NOTICE by Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Ellison, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump (Regarding February 13, 2026 Hearing) (Thomas, Beatrice) Modified on 2/17/2026 (heps). Modified on 2/17/2026 (heps). (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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NOTICE
#25
Feb 13, 2026
Hearing on 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 2/13/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: Patricia Klepp\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Hearing
#26
Feb 18, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a HEARING on 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief is continued from February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to March 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motion(s) hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
#27
Feb 22, 2026
Supplement to Court Inquiries at Hearing (Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 02/22/2026)
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Supplement
#28
Feb 25, 2026
Correspondence re: Update on 440.10 Proceedings in New York (Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Correspondence
#29
Feb 28, 2026
Correspondence re: updated conditions of detention (Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 02/28/2026)
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Correspondence
#30
Mar 02, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 2/13/26, before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. Court Reporter/Transcriber Patricia Klepp, Telephone number 3013443228. Total number of pages filed: 78. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/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 3/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/2/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/1/2026. (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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NOTICE
#31
Mar 03, 2026
Evidentiary Hearing held on 3/3/2026 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Evidentiary
#32
Mar 03, 2026
RESPONDENTS' EXHIBIT LIST. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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RESPONDENTS'
#33
Mar 03, 2026
Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
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Stipulation
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