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Case Information
Filed: December 03, 2025
Assigned to:
Michael Jerome McShane
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: December 30, 2025
Last Activity:
August 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 03, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241- Federal) Filing Fee in amount of $5 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10084045. Filed by Fernando Pichardo Medina against Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosilla, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Purcell, Michael) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#2
Dec 03, 2025
Motion for Temporary Restraining Order . Oral Argument requested.Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by Fernando Pichardo Medina. (Purcell, Michael) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#3
Dec 03, 2025
Declaration of Michael T. Purcell . Filed by Fernando Pichardo Medina. (Related document(s): Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2 .) (Purcell, Michael) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Declaration
#4
Dec 03, 2025
Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead. (eo) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Case Assignment Notice - FORM EVENT
#5
Dec 03, 2025
Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead to Judge Michael J. McShane. (eo) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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Case Reassignment Notice - FORM EVENT
#6
Dec 03, 2025
ORDER signed on 12/3/2025 by Judge Michael J. McShane regarding Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 2 : Scheduling Conference is set for 12/4/2025 at 02:30PM in Eugene by videoconference before Judge Michael J. McShane. (jk) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
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1 - Scheduling
#7
Dec 04, 2025
Attorney Appearance
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Attorney Appearance
#8
Dec 04, 2025
Notice
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Notice
#9
Dec 04, 2025
MINUTES of Proceedings: Scheduling Conference held by videoconference before Judge Michael J. McShane. A hearing on the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) is set for 12/15/2025 at 02:00PM in Portland Courtroom 9A before Judge Michael J. McShane. In addition, the Court ORDERS as follows: Respondents shall inform counsel for Petitioner of Petitioner's Alien Registration Number ("A-Number") to facilitate counsel's contact with Petitioner. Respondent's Response to the Petition is due by 12:00PM on 12/11/2025. Respondents shall arrange for and ensure the personal appearance of Petitioner at the hearing on the Petition set for 12/15/2025. If Respondents intend to rely on 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) as the sole basis for Petitioner's detention, Respondents shall inform the Court of their intention to do so prior to the hearing set for 12/15/2025; Counsel for Respondents informed the Court that its current position on the basis of Petitioner's detention is 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), or, in the alternative, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Michael Purcell present as counsel for petitioner. Sarah Feldman present as counsel for respondents. Court Reporter: Ryan White. (ck) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
Dec 05, 2025
9CONV - Schedules - Set/Reset/Terminate AND Scheduling Conference
#10
Dec 11, 2025
Response to Habeas Petition - 2241
#11
Dec 11, 2025
Declaration
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Declaration
#12
Dec 11, 2025
Declaration
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Declaration
#13
Dec 14, 2025
Brief in Support of Petition
#14
Dec 15, 2025
MINUTES of Proceedings: Hearing on the Petition held. Witnesses called, sworn, and testify. Court GRANTS Petition as stated on the record. Petitioner is ordered to be released immediately. Written Opinion to follow. Michael T. Purcell present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Sarah Feldman present as counsel for defendant(s). Spanish Interpreters: Andre Knaebel and Jessica McBride. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (jy) Modified on 1/30/2026 (jy). (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Dec 15, 2025
Writ Hearing
#15
Dec 22, 2025
Opinion and Order: Respondents irresponsibly and unjustifiably arrested and detained Petitioner in violation of Petitioner's constitutional rights protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The proper remedy for Respondent's conduct is Petitioner's release. For the foregoing reasons, the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1 , is GRANTED. Petitioner was released at the Hearing on December 15, 2025. Signed on 12/22/2025 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
#16
Dec 30, 2025
Judgment - Terminate Case
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Judgment - Terminate Case
#17
Jan 28, 2026
Attorney Substitution
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Attorney Substitution
#18
Feb 02, 2026
Transcript of Proceedings
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Transcript of Proceedings
#19
Feb 27, 2026
Notice of Appeal
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Notice of Appeal
Mar 04, 2026
USCA Case Number
Mar 04, 2026
USCA Case Number and Notice confirming Docketing Record on Appeal re Notice of Appeal, 19 . Case Appealed to 9th Circuit Case Number 26-1271 assigned. (ajm)
#20
Jun 09, 2026
Order of Dismissal of Appeal by USCA
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Order of Dismissal of Appeal by USCA
#21
Jul 02, 2026
Continue
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Continue
#22
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time 21 . Motion for fees under EAJA, 28 USA § 2412(d) to be filed by 7/23/2026. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
Jul 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#23
Jul 23, 2026
Attorney Fees -EAJA
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Attorney Fees -EAJA
#24
Jul 23, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#25
Jul 23, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#26
Jul 23, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#27
Jul 23, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#28
Jul 30, 2026
Stay
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Stay
#29
Aug 06, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion
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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion
#30
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response 29 to Motion for EAJA Fees. Response is due by 8/20/2026. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
#31
Aug 06, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Aug 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion
#32
Aug 14, 2026
Notice of Supplemental Authority
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Notice of Supplemental Authority
Aug 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Stay
#34
Aug 20, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
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