Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:25-cv-00452

#1

Dec 01, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by THOMAS LEE. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint lodged pending disposition of IFP Motion, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Cover Letter, # 4 Memo of Law, # 5 Mtn for Leave to File Copy, # 6 Mtn for Leave to File Traverse, # 7 Envelope) (rjr) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

Dec 01, 2025

Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly added. (rjr)

#2

Dec 10, 2025

MOTION for Leave to Amend Habeas Petition by THOMAS LEE. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rjr) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#3

Dec 11, 2025

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Amend. Petitioner shall submit an amended petition, raising each and every claim for relief to which he believes he is entitled, on or before 1/5/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly on 12/11/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. Copy mailed to Petitioner's address of record. (dad) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

Dec 11, 2025

Order on Motion to Amend

#4

Dec 15, 2025

ORDER granting 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk of Court is directed to file the Petition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly on 12/15/2025. (mpd) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#5

Dec 15, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by THOMAS LEE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (rjr) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#6

Dec 15, 2025

BRIEF in Support of 5 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by THOMAS LEE. (rjr) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#7

Dec 15, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File One Copy of Pleadings by THOMAS LEE. (rjr) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#8

Dec 15, 2025

MOTION for Leave to File a Traverse by THOMAS LEE. (rjr) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#9

Dec 15, 2025

SERVICE ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the United States Marshal shall execute service of this Order, together with a copy of the Petition, ECF No. 5, and Brief in Support, ECF No. 6 upon all Respondents, as well as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Service shall be effected within five (5) days of this order by certified mail, return receipt requested. Costs shall be borne by the United States. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within 14 days of service of this Order, the Respondents shall answer or otherwise respond to the allegations of the Petition. Please read the attached Service Order for additional information and requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly on 12/15/2025. (mpd) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#10

Dec 15, 2025

Remark: ECF No. 9 mailed to Petitioner. Service copies delivered to USMS on 12/15/2025. Text-only entry. No PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (mpd) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#11

Dec 16, 2025

ORDER denying as moot 7 Motion for Leave to File One Copy of Pleadings; denying as moot 8 Motion for Leave to File Traverse. The initial Petition has been ordered to be served, and Petitioner need submit only one copy of his filings to this Court. Further, Petitioner does not need leave of this Court to submit a timely traverse, and may do so after an answer has been filed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly on 12/16/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. Copy mailed to Petitioner's address of record. (dad) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec 16, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Leave to File

Jan 23, 2026

Order Response/Briefing Schedule

#18

Feb 25, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION: For the reasons set forth herein, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 5 , will be GRANTED. Please read the attached Opinion for further information. Signed by Magistrate Judge Maureen P. Kelly on 2/25/2026. (mpd)

#19

Feb 25, 2026

Order

#20

Feb 25, 2026

Judgment (Rule 58)