Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-01479
Perez-Gonzalez v. Attorney General
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Case Information
Filed: June 29, 2026
Assigned to:
David A. Ruiz
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 19, 2026
Last Activity:
August 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 29, 2026
Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee not paid, IFP. Filed by Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (M,Do) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jun 29, 2026
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Petitioner Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(M,Do) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jun 29, 2026
Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and blank Civil Cover Sheet mailed to Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez #A090-694-721 at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 6/29/2026. Related document(s) 1 . (M,Do)
Jun 29, 2026
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp. (M,Do)
Jun 29, 2026
Judge David A. Ruiz assigned to case. (M,Do)
#3
Jul 07, 2026
Attorney Appearance by Sara E. DeCaro filed by on behalf of Attorney General. (DeCaro, Sara) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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Attorney
#4
Jul 17, 2026
Order: Petitioner is hereby ordered to pay the $5 filing fee within 30 days of the date of this Order. Petitioner is expressly notified that failure to comply with this Order will result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 7/17/2026. (D,I) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Jul 17, 2026
Copy of 4 Order, mailed to Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez #A090-694-721, Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 7/17/2026. (D,I)
#5
Jul 30, 2026
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Long Form) filed by Petitioner Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(M,Do) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Jul 30, 2026
Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) - Civil Cover Sheet filed by Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(M,Do) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
#7
Aug 10, 2026
Order. Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. No. 5 ) is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 8/10/2026. (Related documents 4, 6 )(P,G) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
#8
Aug 10, 2026
Abbreviated Response to Petition filed by Attorney General. Related document 1 . (DeCaro, Sara) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
Abbreviated
Aug 10, 2026
Copy of 7 Order mailed to Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez, #A090-694-721 at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/10/20226. (P,G)
#9
Aug 19, 2026
Order. The habeas petition (R. 1 ) is GRANTED. Pending motions on the docket, if any, are DENIED as moot. The Court ORDERS that within 10 days of entry of this Order, Respondents shall either (1) provide Petitioner with a due process-compliant, individualized bond redetermination hearing before an Immigration Judge, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), at which the Government shall bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence the justification for Petitioner's continued detention; or (2) release Petitioner from custody.The Court further ORDERS Respondent's counsel to file a Certificate of Compliance within 48 hours of the bond hearing or Petitioner's release (but no later than 14 days from the date of this Order), which sets forth whether Petitioner remains in custody. Judge David A. Ruiz on 8/19/2026. (G,CA) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#10
Aug 19, 2026
Judgment Entry. This Court, having issued its 9 Order granting Petitioner's, Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez, Petition for a Writ of habeas corpus (R. 1 ), hereby enters judgment in favor of Petitioner. This case is hereby dismissed. Judge David A. Ruiz on 8/19/2026. (G,CA) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Judgment
Aug 19, 2026
Copy of 9 Order, 10 Judgment, mailed to Gaspar Perez-Gonzalez #A090-694-721, Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/19/2026. (G,CA)
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