Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:25-cv-00438

#1

Nov 14, 2025

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-18744218.), filed by BYRON GEOVANNY ORELLANA BERMEO. (Vassor, Dean) Modified on 11/19/2025 (va). (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Nov 14, 2025

Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file CIVIL COVER SHEET and DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. Both Forms are missing. (sbt)

#2

Nov 19, 2025

ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS ARE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED BY NOVEMBER 26, 2025. PETITIONER SHALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE A REPLY BY DECEMBER 1, 2025. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO MAKE SERVICE UPON THE U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE. THE CLERK SHALL PROVIDE THE U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE WITH AN ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE FORM, THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND A COPY OF THIS ORDER. THIS MATTER SHALL BE HEARD BY THIS COURT ON DECEMBER 2, 2025 AT 11:00AM IN COURTROOM 12A. RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT DEPORT OR TRANSFER PETITIONER FROM THIS COURTS JURISDICTION PENDING THIS COURTS RULING ON THE PENDING PETITION. RESPONDENTS MAY RELEASE PETITIONER FROM DETENTION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/19/25. 11/19/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

#3

Nov 19, 2025

Summons Issued as to PAMELA BONDI, Kristi Noem, John D Tsoukaris, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Forwarded To: Plaintiff's Counsel on 11/19/25 (va) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

#4

Nov 19, 2025

Summons Issued as to PAMELA BONDI, Kristi Noem, John D Tsoukaris, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: US Atty on 11/19/25 (va) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

#5

Nov 19, 2025

Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (va) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

#6

Nov 21, 2025

Consent MOTION to Transfer Proceeding Under 28 U.S.C. § 1631 filed by PAMELA BONDI, Kristi Noem, John D Tsoukaris, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.Combined Certificates of Service and Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(IN DEN BERKEN, GREGORY) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

#7

Nov 22, 2025

Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Habeus Corpus filed by BYRON GEOVANNY ORELLANA BERMEO.Brief.(Vassor, Dean). Added MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on 11/24/2025 (ept) (Entered: 11/22/2025)

#8

Nov 24, 2025

ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENTS' MOTION TO TRANSFER (DOC. NO. 6 ) IS GRANTED, THIS PROCEEDING IS TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA PURSUANT TO 28 USC 1631. THIS COURT'S NOVEMBER 19, 2025 ORDER (DOCS NO. 2 IS VACATED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/22/2025.11/24/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, COPY SENT TO THE US MARSHAL SERVICE.(nd) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#9

Nov 24, 2025

Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:25-cv-06452. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 11/24/2025)

#10

Nov 24, 2025

MEMORANDUM ORDER - In light of the seriousness of the relief sought, and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall file and serve a written response to Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction no later than 11:59 PM on December 1, 2025. Aside from any additional arguments Respondents wish to make, the Response shall specifically address: (1) what statute governs Petitioner's detention and why; as well as (2) Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 29 I. & N. Dec. 216 (BIA 2025) and its position relative to the vast number of courts that have rejected the reasoning articulated therein. Petitioner may, but is not required to, file and serve a Reply to any Response submitted by Respondents on or before 11:59 PM on December 4, 2025. The Court will schedule a hearing as necessary, and as more fully stated in said Memorandum Order. Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 11/24/2025. (dlg) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Nov 24, 2025

Judge Stephanie L. Haines added as Presider and Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto added as Referral. Motions referred to Keith A. Pesto. (ept)

Nov 24, 2025

CASE TRANSFERRED TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA VIA THE COURT'S ELECTRONIC CASE TRANSFER. (nd)

#12

Nov 25, 2025

Withdraw as Attorney

#13

Nov 25, 2025

Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order

#14

Nov 25, 2025

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO

#16

Dec 02, 2025

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

#17

Dec 10, 2025

RULE and ORDER: On or before 1/30/2026, respondent, through the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, shall file a response to the allegations in the petition for the writ of habeas corpus, showing cause, if any, why the writ should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto on 12/10/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bgs) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec 10, 2025

Order

#18

Jan 07, 2026

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO