Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01279

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Jun 30, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Habeas Release Immigration Detention ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17596548.), filed by ROBERTO CHAYAMNE HERNANDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order to Show Cause, # 3 Memorandum Memorandum of Law, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits)(BASARAN, MELINDA) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ROBERTO CHAYAMNE HERNANDEZ Habeas Release Immigration Detention (BASARAN, MELINDA)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 6/30/2026. (ps) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIAN CARRARA on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, TODD M LYONS, MULLIN MARKWAYNE (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

BRIEF in Support of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ROBERTO CHAYAMNE HERNANDEZ. (jd) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Karen M. Williams. (ps)

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Jul 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Roberto Chayanne Hernandez, a lawful permanent Resident of the United States, who is currently detained at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner has been a lawful permanent resident of the United States since September 18, 2001, and has maintained that status since that time. Petitioner asserts that he has no criminal record and is married to a United States citizen. Petitioner alleges he was arrested by Department of Homeland Security on June 21, 2026 following his return from a brief, casual and innocent family vacation to St. Lucia. (ECF No. 1) Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on July 1, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

STIPULATION and Proposed Order of Transfer of Venue by JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, TODD M LYONS, MULLIN MARKWAYNE. (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

ENTERED IN ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD TEXT ORDER -The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Fermin Velez Martinez, who is currently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native of Mexico who entered the United States in or around 2008, without inspection. Petitioner alleges that he has resided in the United States for approximately eighteen years. Petitioner further alleges that he has severe medical issues that require medical monitoring. Petitioner also alleges that he has no prior removal order or final order of deportation. (ECF No. 1) The Court prelliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore may instead be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. See Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). THEREFORE, if Respondents do not contend that Ayala Amaya is meaningfully distinguishable from the circumstances presented here, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amayais distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by June 8, 2026 setting forth the basis for that position. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on July 1, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please note the Text Order attached to docket entry 7 filed by the Clerk's office on 7/1/2026 was docketed in error. Please disregard. (nar)

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Jul 02, 2026

Letter from Respondents Re. Petitioner's Release. (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

Joint Stipulation and Order transferring case to the Western District of Pennsylvania; Petitioner shall not be transferred from Moshannon Valley Processing Center during the pendency of his action absent an order from the Court or further stipulation by the parties. Signed by Judge Karen M. Williams on 7/2/2026. (sms2) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 1:26-cv-07918. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Judge Stephanie L. Haines added. (rjr)

Jul 02, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (sms2)

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Jul 06, 2026

ORDER DISMISSING CASE Respondents filed 8 Letter from Respondents Re. Petitioner's Release, informing the Court that Petitioner was released at 9:50 a.m. on July 2, 2026. ECF No. 8. It is a well-established principle that federal courts lack jurisdiction to decide an issue unless it presents a live case or controversy as required by Article III, § 2, of the Const. See Spencer v. Kemna, 523 U.S. 1, 7 (1998). "To invoke the jurisdiction of a federal court, a litigant must have suffered, or be threatened with, an actual injury traceable to the defendant and likely to be redressed by a favorable judicial decision." Burkey v. Marberry, 556 F.3d 142, 147 (3d Cir. 2009) (quoting Lewis v. Contl Bank Corp., 494 U.S. 472, 477 (1990) (citing Allen v. Wright, 468 U.S. 737, 750-51 (1984), and Valley Forge Christian College v. Americans United for Separation of Church & State, Inc., 454 U.S. 464, 471-73 (1982)). "The case or controversy requirement continues through all stages of federal judicial proceedings, trial and appellate, and requires that parties have a personal stake in the outcome." Id. (citing Lewis, 494 U.S. at 477-78). Thus, if developments occur during the litigation that eliminate a petitioner's personal stake in the outcome of a suit or prevent a court from granting effective relief, the case must be dismissed as moot. See id. at 147-48; Keitel v. Mazurkiewicz, 729 F.3d 278, 280 (3d Cir. 2013). Given Petitioner's release from custody, there is no remedy that the Court can provide. Therefore, the Petition is moot. Based on Petitioner's release from custody, the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is Dismissed with prejudice as moot and the case is closed. Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 07/06/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (al) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Jul 06, 2026

Order Dismissing Case