Western District of Pennsylvania • 3:25-cv-00467
De Leon Duenas v. OTTO
Active
Case Information
Filed: December 04, 2025
Assigned to:
Stephanie Lou Haines
Referred to:
Peter E. Ormsby
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Pretrial Detainee)
Active
Last Activity:
July 16, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Dec 04, 2025
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Verified) (Filing fee $5, receipt number APAWDC-9228650), filed by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A-G) (Green, Brian) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
ATTORNEY Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Credit Card Required)
#2
Dec 04, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan David Lusty on behalf of PAMELA JO BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD OTTO. (Lusty, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#3
Dec 04, 2025
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by PAMELA JO BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD OTTO. (Lusty, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
CONSENT
#4
Dec 04, 2025
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Green, Brian) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
CONSENT
#5
Dec 04, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Green, Brian) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Dec 04, 2025
BRIEF in Support re 5 Motion for TRO filed by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Green, Brian) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
Main Document:
BRIEF
Dec 04, 2025
Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto added. (dmh)
Dec 04, 2025
Judge Stephanie L. Haines added. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines presiding and Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto referred. (dmh)
#7
Dec 05, 2025
--VACATED PER MEMORANDUM ORDER OF 12/17/2025-- ORDER granting 5 Motion for TRO. The Court HEREBY ORDERS that Respondents not remove Petitioner from the United States until further order of this Court. This temporary restraining order shall remain in effect for the fourteen (14) days permitted by Rule 65, meaning that it shall last until Friday, December 19, 2025, unless extended by the Court before that time. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioners shall serve the filings at EFCF Nos. 1,5, and 6 on Respondents as soon as is possible, to the extent that they have not already done so. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file and serve a written response to Petitioner' filings at ECF Nos. 5 and 6 no later than 4:30 PM on December 12, 2025. Aside from any other arguments Respondents wish to make, they shall specifically address: A. The status of Petitioner's immigration case; B. Whether jurisdiction exists in this Court under 28 U.S.C. 1331, 28 U.S.C. 2241, or other relevant authority; and C. Whether Respondents are permitted to remove Petitioner from the country given SIJ Status and the other facts and circumstances of his immigration case. Petitioner may, but is not required to, file and serve a reply to any response submitted by Respondents by 4:30 PM on December 15, 2025. The Court will schedule a hearing on the relevant filings as necessary following receipt of Respondents' response. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall place security in the nominal amount of $1.00 with the Court within seven (7) days of the date of this Order. If presented as cash or check, the funds will be placed in the local Court Registry and will remain there until further order of court. SO ORDERED and DATED this 5th day of December, 2025. Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 12/5/2025. (cel) Modified text on 12/17/2025. (dlg) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
#8
Dec 11, 2025
RULE and ORDER: The Petitioner was ordered to serve the petition if he has not already done so (see 7 Order). On or before 1/30/2026, respondents, through the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, shall file a response to the allegations in the petition for the writ of habeas corpus, showing cause, if any, why the writ should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto 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. (bgs) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Dec 11, 2025
Order
#9
Dec 12, 2025
RESPONSE to Motion re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by PAMELA JO BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD OTTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Lusty, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#10
Dec 17, 2025
MEMORANDUM ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Court's Order at ECF No. 7 is VACATED for the reasons set forth in the foregoing Memorandum Order. All remaining matters in this case remain referred to the Magistrate Judge for his consideration in the first instance, and as more fully stated in said Memorandum Order. Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 12/17/2025. (dlg) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
Main Document:
Order
#11
Jan 09, 2026
MOTION for attorney Deluwara Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9288973) by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. Motion(s) referred to Keith A. Pesto. (Ahmed, Deluwara) Hidden from public view. Errata filed at 12 . Modified text on 1/12/2026. (bjr) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice (for Attorney filers only, Credit Card required)
Jan 09, 2026
CLERK'S REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION re 11 MOTION for attorney Deluwara Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9288973). ERROR: Filer did not attach a Proposed Order as required by LCvR 7. CORRECTION: Filer to submit a proposed order using the Proposed Order event. Filer is to link the Proposed Order to the relevant motion in the event. (bjr)
#12
Jan 12, 2026
Errata re 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. Reason for Correction: Attached proposed order. (Ahmed, Deluwara) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document:
Errata
#13
Jan 29, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by PAMELA JO BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD OTTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Lusty, Jonathan) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
RESPONSE
#14
Jan 29, 2026
ORDER granting 11 Motion for Attorney Deluwara Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto on 1/29/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bgs) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#15
Feb 03, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by PAMELA JO BONDI, TODD M. LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, LEONARD OTTO. (Lusty, Jonathan) Supplement to 13 Response. Modified text on 2/4/2026. (keh) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
SUPPLEMENTAL
#16
Feb 04, 2026
MOTION for attorney Wayne S. Massey to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # APAWDC-9342573) by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. Motion(s) referred to Keith A. Pesto. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Wayne S. Massey in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit Ex A - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Massey, Wayne) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice (for Attorney filers only, Credit Card required)
#17
Feb 04, 2026
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. Motion(s) referred to Keith A. Pesto. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order) (Ahmed, Deluwara) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction
#18
Feb 04, 2026
BRIEF in Support re 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-9) (Ahmed, Deluwara) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
BRIEF
#19
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER granting 16 Motion for Attorney Wayne S. Massey to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto on 2/5/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bgs) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
Feb 05, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Feb 05, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE OF CORRECTION re 18 Brief in Support of Motion. ERROR: Attorney signature does not comply with requirements (state bar number). CORRECTION FOR FUTURE FILINGS: Attorney directed to comply with all requirements of LCvR 5.2(B) in all future filings. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FILING AT ISSUE. (kss)
#20
Feb 27, 2026
REPLY to 13 Response, filed by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3) (Ahmed, Deluwara) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document:
REPLY
Apr 02, 2026
Pursuant to Administrative Order 2026-10, Case Referral Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Peter E. Ormsby. Magistrate Judge Keith A. Pesto no longer referred on the case. (dmh)
#21
Apr 30, 2026
ORDER: Within five (5) days of today's date, Respondents and Petitioner shall each file an update regarding the status of Petitioner's detention and of any immigration-related proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter E. Ormsby on 4/30/2026. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bgs) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Apr 30, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#23
Jun 30, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Robin Wilfredo De Leon Duenas. Because petitioner is no longer detained, it is respectfully recommended that the petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for preliminary injunction be denied as moot and that this matter be closed. Objections to R&R due by 7/14/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Peter E. Ormsby on 6/30/2026. (bgs)
#24
Jul 16, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ) hereby is DENIED as moot; and, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 17 ) is DENIED as moot; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Magistrate Judge Ormsby's Report and Recommendation (ECF No. 23 ) is adopted as the Opinion of the Court; and, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to mark this matter closed, and as more fully stated in said Memorandum Order. Signed by Judge Stephanie L. Haines on 7/15/2026. (dlg)
Parties
Party
Party
Party
Party
Party
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Firm
Firm
Firm