Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-01344

AGUIRRE CANDELAS v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

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Case Information

Filed: July 12, 2026
Assigned to: Arthur J. Schwab
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Pretrial Detainee)
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Last Activity: October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $5, receipt number APAWDC-9719318), filed by LEONARDO AGUIRRE CANDELAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit ICE Inmate Locator) (Russo, George) Duplicative text removed. Modified text on 7/13/2026. (tla) (Entered: 07/12/2026)
Main Document: ATTORNEY Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Credit Card Required)
#2
Jul 12, 2026
MOTION for attorney George N. Russo III to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9719319) by LEONARDO AGUIRRE CANDELAS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Russo, George) (Entered: 07/12/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice (for Attorney filers only, Credit Card required)
#3
Jul 13, 2026
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Petitioner's counsel shall serve Respondents with a copy of this Order and the Petition via e-mail, as specified, and file a notice of compliance. Respondents' counsel shall file a notice of appearance within 3 days of the filing of Petitioner's Certificate of Compliance of Service. Respondents shall file any responses or answers to the petition within 7 days of the date of service. Petitioner's reply is due within 5 days of Respondents' response. Signed by Judge Arthur J. Schwab on 7/13/2026. (lar) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: Case Management Order
#4
Jul 13, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion for George N. Russo III to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Arthur J. Schwab on 7/13/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (lar) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
#5
Jul 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Compliance by George N Russo, III on behalf of LEONARDO AGUIRRE CANDELAS (Russo, George) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
Jul 13, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jul 13, 2026
Judge Arthur J. Schwab added. (tla)
#10
Oct 09, 2026
ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by LEONARDO AGUIRRE CANDELAS. The EIOR Automated Case Information Website, https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/caseInformation, indicates: "The immigration judge GRANTED voluntary departure on September 10, 2026." No later than October 16, 2026, Petitioner shall file a Notice with the Court stating whether or not Petitioner's habeas petition can be denied as moot in light of his decision to voluntarily depart from the United States. Signed by Judge Arthur J. Schwab on 10-9-26. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bfm) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Oct 09, 2026
Order

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AGUIRRE CANDELAS
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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