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Filed: November 24, 2025
Assigned to:
John A. Woodcock Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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February 18, 2026
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#1
Nov 24, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Redacted Order of the Immigration Judge)(lcb) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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PETITION
#2
Nov 24, 2025
(Sealed Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) UNREDACTED Document re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Exhibit 1 by JEAN DUPONT. (lcb) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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(Sealed
#3
Nov 24, 2025
(Sealed Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) Redaction Reference List by JEAN DUPONT. (lcb) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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(Sealed
#4
Nov 24, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by JEAN DUPONT (lcb) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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MOTION
#5
Nov 25, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 11/25/2025 03:00 PM before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. The parties have been provided the Court's call-in information.(jam) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
#6
Nov 25, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES D. CONCANNON on behalf of PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING (CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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NOTICE
#7
Nov 25, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Telephone Conference held. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Tammy Martell) (jam) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
#8
Nov 25, 2025
ORDER ON MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER granting 4 Motion for TRO By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (CCS) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
#9
Nov 25, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Response due by 12/3/2025. By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (CCS) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
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Order to Answer
Nov 26, 2025
Secured Bond Received from JEAN DUPONT: Amount Paid: $100. Receipt Number: 5690. Method of Payment: Credit Card. Purpose of Payment: Secured Bond. Date Paid: November 26, 2025 (jam)
Nov 26, 2025
Filing Fee Received from JEAN DUPONT: Amount Paid: $5.00. Receipt Number: 5691. Method of Payment: Credit. Purpose of Payment: Filing Fee. Date Paid: 11/26/2025 (lcb)
#10
Dec 03, 2025
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time by PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING Responses due by 12/26/2025. (CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Unopposed
#11
Dec 04, 2025
ORDER granting 10 Motion to Extend Time By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (mjlt) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
#12
Dec 04, 2025
ANSWER/RESPONSE/REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL OF 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING. Reply due by 1/5/2026. (CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
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ANSWER/RESPONSE/REQUEST
#13
Dec 04, 2025
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS filed by PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING re 12 Answer/Response/Request for Dismissal of Habeas Petition . Main Document: Attachment 1 - Declaration of Keith Chan. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 2 - March Memorandum)(CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
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ADDITIONAL
Dec 04, 2025
Reset Deadlines as to 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus In accordance with Judge Woodcock's Order: Responses due by 12/4/2025. (mjlt)
Dec 04, 2025
Order on Motion to Extend Time
#14
Dec 05, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 12/8/2025 01:00 PM before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. The parties have been provided the Court's call-in information. (jam) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
#15
Dec 08, 2025
*FILED IN ERROR* REPLY to Response to Motion re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) Modified on 12/10/2025 to mark as filed in error, per counsel's request. Counsel to file corrected version. (jam). (Entered: 12/08/2025)
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*FILED
#16
Dec 08, 2025
AFFIDAVIT of Savitri Arvery re 15 Reply to Response to Motion (Exhibit 1) filed by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
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AFFIDAVIT
#17
Dec 08, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Telephone Conference held. (Court Reporter: Tammy Martell) (jam) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
#18
Dec 08, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Oral Argument set for 12/23/2025 10:00 AM in Portland Courtroom 2 before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. (jam) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
#20
Dec 10, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Amended) filed by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
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REPLY
#21
Dec 12, 2025
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 1/2/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
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Unopposed
#22
Dec 12, 2025
ORDER granting 21 Motion for Leave to File Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Dec 15, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#23
Dec 22, 2025
NOTICE/CORRESPONDENCE Re: Recent Court Date & Supplemental Argument & Evidence by JEAN DUPONT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brennan Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Dupont Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Hagenimana Declaration)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
#24
Dec 22, 2025
(Sealed Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) UNREDACTED Document re 23 Notice (Other)/Correspondence (Unredacted Versions of Exhibits) by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
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(Sealed
#25
Dec 23, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Oral Argument held on 12/23/2025. (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (jam) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
#26
Dec 30, 2025
BRIEF re 25 Hearing (Submission Regarding Appropriate Habeas Remedy) by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Jan 05, 2026
Set Deadlines per Order No. 27: Joint proposed release conditions due by 1/7/2026. (jam)
#28
Jan 07, 2026
BRIEF re 27 Order to Respond by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, HAMILTON MESERVE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-220B Sample)(CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
#29
Jan 08, 2026
BRIEF re 28 Brief, 27 Order Reply Regarding Court's Order to Respond by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Brennan Decl.)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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BRIEF
#30
Jan 09, 2026
ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (CCS)
#31
Jan 11, 2026
BRIEF EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENT TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
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BRIEF
#32
Jan 11, 2026
MOTION for Order to Enforce Preliminary Injunction, or, in the alternative, for TRO by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/2/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
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MOTION
#34
Jan 11, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing: A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 11/12/2026 10:00 AM by Telephone before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. (mtm) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
#35
Jan 11, 2026
NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing (To Correct Date Error): A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 1/12/2026 10:00 AM by Telephone before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. (mtm) (Entered: 01/11/2026)
#36
Jan 12, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of ICE Assistant Field Office Director Keith Chan re 33 Order filed by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING. (LIZOTTE, ANDREW) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#37
Jan 12, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Telephonic Conference of Counsel held. (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (mmy) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#38
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER DIRECTING PETITIONER'S IMMEDIATE RELEASE By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (mmy) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
#39
Jan 12, 2026
(Sealed Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) SEALED ORDER DIRECTING PETITIONER'S IMMEDIATE RELEASE By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (mmy) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
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SEALED Order
#40
Jan 12, 2026
STATUS REPORT by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
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STATUS
#41
Jan 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT Second Status Report by JEAN DUPONT. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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STATUS
#42
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing: A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 1/20/2026 01:00 PM by Telephone before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. (jam) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
#43
Jan 16, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Oral Argument held on December 23, 2025, before Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lori Dunbar, Telephone Number: (207) 749-4072. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. 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 through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/16/2026. (DUNBAR, LORI) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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NOTICE
#44
Jan 20, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Telephone Conference held. Counsel shall file briefs on Count 2 and any issues regarding the Conditions of release. Petitioner's Brief due by 1/30/2026; Respondent's Brief due by 2/6/2026; and, Petitioner's Brief due by 2/13/2026. (Court Reporter: Michelle Feliccitti) (mjlt) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#45
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER: In accordance with the Court's December 9, 2026 preliminary injunction blocking Mr. Dupont's removal from the District of Maine (ECF No. 19) and its January 9, 2026 order releasing Mr. Dupont subject to specific release conditions (ECF No. 30), the Court clarifies that Respondents are enjoined from rearresting Mr. Dupont or transferring him outside the District of Maine until further order of this Court. By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (CCS) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
Order
#46
Jan 30, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First Circuit Stay Pending Resolution of PFR)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
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Unopposed
#47
Jan 31, 2026
ORDER granting 46 Motion to Amend Scheduling Order By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 01/31/2026)
Jan 31, 2026
Reset Deadlines per Order No. 47: Petitioner's Brief due by 2/2/2026. Respondent's Brief due by 2/9/2026. Petitioner's reply Brief due by 2/16/2026. (jam)
Jan 31, 2026
Order on Motion to Amend Scheduling Order
#48
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION Additional relief by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/23/2026. (Attachments: SEALED # 1 Exhibit J.P. Declaration, SEALED # 2 Exhibit Jan. 9 Order of Supervision, SEALED # 3 Exhibit Jan. 9 Notice of Removal, SEALED # 4 Exhibit Corrected Order of Supervision, SEALED # 5 Exhibit Jan. 10 Notice of Removal, SEALED # 6 Exhibit Jan. 14 Order of Supervision, SEALED # 7 Exhibit Receipt Notice, SEALED # 8 Exhibit Brooks Declaration, SEALED # 9 Exhibit Massel Declaration)(BROOKS, MAX) Modified on 2/3/2026 to temporarily seal exhibits per email from counsel; counsel advised to file redacted exhibits and a motion to seal (jam). Modified on 2/3/2026 to temporarily modify the name of the exhibit 1 (jam). Modified on 2/3/2026 to seal exhibits, per Order No. 53 (jam). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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MOTION
#49
Feb 03, 2026
*FILED IN ERROR* (Sealed Document not available in ECF or PACER) MOTION to Seal Exhibits 1 through 9 to Motion for Additional Relief, at ECF 47-1 through 47-9 by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/24/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) Modified on 2/3/2026 to mark filed in error, counsel to refile (jam). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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*FILED
#50
Feb 03, 2026
*FILED IN ERROR* REDACTED Document re 48 MOTION Additional relief Redacted Exhibits to Motion for Additional Relief by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Dupont Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Order of Supervision (1/9/2026), # 3 Exhibit Notice of Removal (1/9/2026), # 4 Exhibit Corrected Order of Supervision (1/10/2026), # 5 Exhibit Notice of Removal (1/10/2026), # 6 Exhibit Order of Supervision (1/12/2026), # 7 Exhibit I-589 Receipt Notice, # 8 Exhibit Brooks Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Massell Declaration)(BROOKS, MAX) Modified on 2/3/2026 to mark as filed in error, counsel to refile (jam). (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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*FILED
#51
Feb 03, 2026
(Sealed Document not available in ECF or PACER) Unopposed MOTION to Seal Unredacted Exhibits & Docket Text re: Petitioner's Motion for Additional Relief (ECF No. 48) by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/24/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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(Sealed
#52
Feb 03, 2026
REDACTED Document re 48 MOTION Additional relief Redacted Exhibits to Motion for Additional Relief (ECF No. 48) by JEAN DUPONT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Dupont Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Order of Supervision (Jan. 9), # 3 Exhibit Notice of Removal (Jan. 9), # 4 Exhibit Corrected Order of Supervision (Jan. 10), # 5 Exhibit Notice of Removal (Jan. 10), # 6 Exhibit Order of Supervision (Jan. 12), # 7 Exhibit I-589 Receipt Notice, # 8 Exhibit Brooks Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Massell Declaration)(BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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REDACTED
#53
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER granting 51 Unopposed Motion to Seal Unredacted Exhibits & Docket Text re: Petitioner's Motion for Additional Relief (ECF No. 48) By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
#54
Feb 03, 2026
Amended MOTION Additional Relief (amending prior motion at ECF No. 48) by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 2/24/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Amended
Feb 03, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
#55
Feb 06, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Response to Petitioner's Amended Motion for Additional Relief by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, HAMILTON MESERVE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING Responses due by 2/27/2026. (CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Unopposed
#56
Feb 07, 2026
ORDER granting 55 Motion to Extend Time By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
#57
Feb 09, 2026
Joint MOTION to Extend Petitioner's Reply Deadline to Feb. 20 by JEAN DUPONT Responses due by 3/2/2026. (BROOKS, MAX) Modified on 2/9/2026 to modify motion type (jam). (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Joint
Feb 09, 2026
Reset Deadlines per Order No. 56: Respondent's Brief due by 2/13/2026. (jam)
Feb 09, 2026
Order on Motion to Extend Time
#58
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER granting 57 Motion to Extend Time By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Feb 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Extend Time
Feb 10, 2026
Reset Deadlines per Order No. 58: Petitioner's Reply Brief due by 2/20/2026. (jam)
#59
Feb 13, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Respond by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, HAMILTON MESERVE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING Responses due by 3/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 SEALED Exhibit 1 - IJ Order on Motion to Reopen (Redacted))(CONCANNON, JAMES) Modified on 2/17/2026 to seal exhibit 1 per counsel's request. Counsel to file Mtn to seal and redacted exhibit (jam). (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Unopposed
#60
Feb 14, 2026
ORDER granting 59 Motion to Extend Time By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#61
Feb 17, 2026
(Sealed Document not available in ECF or PACER) Joint MOTION to Seal Incorrectly Redacted Exhibit by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, HAMILTON MESERVE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING Responses due by 3/10/2026. (CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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(Sealed
#62
Feb 17, 2026
REDACTED Document re 59 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Respond by JAMES BAILEY, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, HAMILTON MESERVE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID WESLING. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Order of Immigration Judge 2-2-26)(CONCANNON, JAMES) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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REDACTED
Feb 17, 2026
Reset Deadlines per Order No. 60: Respondent's response brief due by 2/24/2026. Petitioner's reply brief due by 3/6/2026. (jam)
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Extend Time
#63
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER granting 61 Joint MOTION to Seal Incorrectly Redacted Exhibit By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
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