Northern District of Alabama • 1:26-cv-01021
Villanueva Santana v. Venturella
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Case Information
Filed: June 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Harold D Mooty, III
Referred to:
Herman N. Johnson Jr.
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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August 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#8
Aug 05, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Accordingly, the court GRANTS Santana's petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the extent he requests a bond hearing. The court ORDERS the respondents to either (1) bring Santana before an immigratio n judge for a meaningful bond hearing on the merits of his case on or before August 12, 2026, or (2) release Santana from custody. The court DIRECTS the respondents to file a notice on or before August 19, 2026, reporting on the results of the individualized bond hearing or informing the court that Santana has been released from custody. The court DEFERS RULING on Santana's remaining habeas claims and REFERS the balance of this case to the magistrate judge. Signed by Judge Harold D Mooty, III on 8/5/2026. (LCB)
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Accordingly, the court GRANTS Santana's petition for a writ of habeas corpus to the extent he requests a bond hearing. The court ORDERS the respondents to either (1) bring Santana before an immigratio n judge for a meaningful bond hearing on the merits of his case on or before August 12, 2026, or (2) release Santana from custody. The court DIRECTS the respondents to file a notice on or before August 19, 2026, reporting on the results of the individualized bond he
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Venturella
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Villanueva Santana
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