District of Vermont • 2:25-cv-00892

Lala Inamagua v. Hale

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Case Information

Filed: November 21, 2025
Assigned to: Geoffrey William Crawford
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: January 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 21, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua. (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVTDC-2154678.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Connors, Kristen) Modified on 11/21/2025 to clarify attachment (sjl). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kristen J.E. Connors, Esq on behalf of Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua.(Connors, Kristen) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#3
Nov 21, 2025
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Preserve Jurisdiction filed by Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Connors, Kristen) Modified on 11/21/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Nov 21, 2025
EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Physical Access to Counsel filed by Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Connors, Kristen) Modified on 11/21/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#5
Nov 21, 2025
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Doc. 3 ). Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, the Court ORDERS that Respondents not remove Petitioner Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua from the District of Vermont or from the United States. The court further ORDERS that Petitioner be permitted to communicate with his attorneys by telephone and in person consistent with the normal practices of Northwest State Correctional Facility, where he is detained. This order will remain in effect for 14 days or until further order of the court. The court has scheduled a hearing for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the federal courthouse in Burlington, Vermont. The parties should be prepared to discuss Petitioner's request for a bond hearing and an appropriate briefing schedule. The court orders that the petitioner appear in person at the hearing. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 11/21/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Nov 21, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Preserve Jurisdiction. Motion Hearing set for 11/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 410 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (sjl) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Hearing on Motion
#7
Nov 21, 2025
LIMITED NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Debbie H. Stevens, Esq. on behalf of Greg Hale. (Stevens, Debbie) Modified on 11/24/2025 to clarify text (sjl). (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Nov 21, 2025
Add and Terminate Judges
Nov 21, 2025
Case assigned to Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (kac)
#8
Nov 24, 2025
REVISED NOTICE of Hearing re: 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Preserve Jurisdiction. Motion Hearing set for 11/24/2025 at 9:45 AM in Burlington Courtroom 410 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (eh) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Hearing on Motion
#9
Nov 24, 2025
ORDER: In addition to the constitutional claim, Petitioners request for a bond hearing raises statutory issues under 8 U.S.C. §§ 1225(b)(2) and 1226(a). See Gonzales Lopez v. Trump, No. 2:25-cv-863 (D. Vt. Nov. 17, 2025) (ECF No. 13) (granting bond hearing to noncitizen detainee on statutory basis under 8 U.S.C § 1226(a) rather than on constitutional grounds). The court requests that the parties address this statutory basis for relief in their memoranda, due by 11/24/2025 (Respondent) and 11/26/2025 (Petitioner). Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 11/24/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
#10
Nov 24, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford: Motion Hearing held on 11/24/2025 re 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Preserve Jurisdiction and 4 EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Physical Access to Counsel filed by Luis Guillermo Lala Inamagua. K. Connors, Esq. present with petitioner. D. McLean, Esq. present for Greg Hale. M. Greer, AUSA present for federal defendants. Maria Jakobeit sworn as Spanish interpreter. Court makes inquiries and counsel make statements re: 3 and 4 Motions. Court makes findings. ORDERED: Federal respondents response to 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Preserve Jurisdiction due by end of day. Petitioner's reply due by 11/26/2025. Court to enter ruling on 12/1/2025. Attys Connors and McLean to advise court on efforts made towards resolving 4 EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Physical Access to Counsel. (Court Reporter: Recorded) (eh) Modified on 11/24/2025 to include interpreter (eh). (Entered: 11/24/2025)
#11
Nov 24, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Matthew J. Greer, AUSA on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Vermont Sub-Office Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Pamela Bondi.(Greer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#12
Nov 24, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 filed by Patricia Hyde, Vermont Sub-Office Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Pamela Bondi. (Greer, Matthew) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
Nov 24, 2025
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Nov 24, 2025
Order
#13
Nov 25, 2025
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
Main Document: Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#14
Nov 25, 2025
Transcript
Main Document: Transcript
#15
Nov 26, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#16
Nov 26, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#17
Nov 26, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#18
Nov 26, 2025
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#19
Dec 01, 2025
Order on Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2254
Main Document: Order on Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2254
#20
Dec 23, 2025
Attorney Fees (EAJA)
Main Document: Attorney Fees (EAJA)
#21
Dec 31, 2025
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Jan 05, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply