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Case Information
Filed: December 03, 2025
Assigned to:
Matthew J. Maddox
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: February 26, 2026
Last Activity:
March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 03, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMDDC-12394289.), filed by Sergio Maya Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Kohn, Zachary) Modified on 12/3/2025 (heps). (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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PETITION
#2
Dec 03, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name, A#, and/or certification required by Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name, A#, and certification are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#3
Dec 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Isabel Wojtowicz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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NOTICE
#4
Dec 03, 2025
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Sergio Maya Torres.(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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AMENDED
#5
Dec 03, 2025
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on May 28, 2025 (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#6
Dec 03, 2025
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Second
#7
Dec 03, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Petitioner's full name and A# have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on (12/03/2025 at 5:30 P.M.). Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
Dec 03, 2025
The case of Maya Torres v. Baker et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 1:25-cv-3961-MJM. PLEASE NOTE: within 48 hours You must pay the case filing fee of $5.00. Please contact the Finance Department for a Refund for the previous filing fee of $405.00. To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (heps, Deputy Clerk)
Dec 03, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
Dec 03, 2025
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12394862(Kohn, Zachary)
#8
Dec 04, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: Remote video status conference is scheduled in this matter for Friday, November 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. A video link has been circulated to counsel. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/4/2025. (Maddox, Matthew) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
#9
Dec 04, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by S. Nicole Nardone on behalf of All Defendants (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
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NOTICE
#10
Dec 05, 2025
Status Conference held via zoom on 12/5/2025 before Judge Matthew J. Maddox. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 5C)(Court Reporter: FTR) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
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Status
#11
Dec 11, 2025
Status Report Submitted Stipulation and proposed order by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Nardone, S.) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Status
#12
Dec 12, 2025
STIPULATION AND ORDER STAYING CASE; Joint Status Report due 12/15/2025. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/12/2025. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
#13
Dec 15, 2025
Status Report Submitted by Sergio Maya Torres (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
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Status
#14
Dec 15, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court acknowledges and approves the parties' joint status report (ECF 13). Accordingly, the parties shall file another status report by December 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/15/2025. (Maddox, Matthew) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
#15
Dec 19, 2025
Status Report Submitted by Sergio Maya Torres (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
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Status
#16
Dec 22, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER: The Court acknowledges and approves the parties' joint status report (ECF 15). Accordingly, the parties shall file another status report by December 29, 2025. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 12/22/2025. (Maddox, Matthew) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
#17
Dec 29, 2025
Status Report Submitted by Sergio Maya Torres (Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 12/29/2025)
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Status
#18
Dec 31, 2025
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Sergio Maya Torres.(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
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Amended
#19
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Sergio Maya Torres(Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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MOTION
#20
Jan 06, 2026
QC NOTICE: 19 Motion for TRO filed by Sergio Maya Torres was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Text of proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Text of proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Text of proposed Order to 19 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
#21
Jan 06, 2026
NOTICE by Sergio Maya Torres re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Proposed Order) (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
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NOTICE
#22
Jan 07, 2026
ORDER that Respondents shall file any response to the amended petition and Petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order no later than January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Hearing on the petition and any pending motion is tentatively scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/7/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
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ORDER
#23
Jan 07, 2026
NOTICE by Sergio Maya Torres re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Exhibit 1) (Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
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NOTICE
#24
Jan 14, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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MOTION
#25
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER granting 24 MOTION for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/14/2026. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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ORDER
#26
Jan 15, 2026
RESPONSE re 18 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion to Dismiss filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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RESPONSE
#27
Jan 17, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Permit Late Filing by Sergio Maya Torres (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 01/17/2026)
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MOTION
#28
Jan 17, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Sergio Maya Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Wojtowicz, Isabel) (Entered: 01/17/2026)
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REPLY
#29
Jan 20, 2026
NOTICE by Sergio Maya Torres re 28 Reply to Response to Motion Exhibit 4- Judge Trenga Order (Kohn, Zachary) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#30
Jan 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret Taylor Noll on behalf of Sergio Maya Torres (Noll, Margaret) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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NOTICE
#31
Jan 20, 2026
Motion Hearing held on 1/20/2026 re 19 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Sergio Maya Torres before Judge Matthew J. Maddox.(Court Reporter: Kassandra McPherson) (km13, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Motion
#32
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER denying 19 Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; granting nunc pro tunc 27 Petitioner's Motion to Permit Late Filing; Respondents' Motion to Dismiss is Granted as to Count one of the second Amended Petition for Writ Habeas Corpus; Petitioner shall file a status report no later than Friday, January 23, 2026. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/20/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
#33
Jan 23, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Sergio Maya Torres (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Briefing Schedule)(Noll, Margaret) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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STATUS
#34
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION for Declaratory Judgment by Sergio Maya Torres (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Noll, Margaret) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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MOTION
#35
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER regarding briefing schedule to 34 Motion for Declaratory Judgment filed by Petitioner and Respondents. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 1/23/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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ORDER
#36
Feb 06, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re 34 MOTION for Declaratory Judgment filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Matthew Elliston, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nardone, S.) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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RESPONSE
#37
Feb 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 2/26/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#38
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER granting in part 34 Motion for Declaratory Judgment; directing the Clerk to close this case. Signed by Judge Matthew J. Maddox on 2/26/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#39
Mar 02, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 01/20/2026, before Judge Matthew J. Maddox. Court Reporter Kassandra L. McPherson, Telephone number (410) 962-4544; Kassandra_McPherson@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 61. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/23/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/2/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/1/2026.(km10, Court Reporter) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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NOTICE
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