Terminated
Case Information
Filed: June 05, 2025
Assigned to:
Theodore David Chuang
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1158 Immigration & Nationality Act, Section 208 (Asylum)
Terminated: December 31, 2025
Last Activity:
October 14, 2025
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 05, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Davis, Timothy) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
#2
Jun 05, 2025
[FILED IN ERROR-PETITIONER INFORMATION PRESENT IN FILING] PAPERLESS NOTICE that Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name and/or A#. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 shall not take effect until Petitioner's full name and A# are filed with the Court and this information is transmitted to the Government. (chs, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 6/5/2025 (chs). (Entered: 06/05/2025)
#3
Jun 05, 2025
AMENDED STANDING ORDER 2025-01. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 5/28/2025. (chs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
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AMENDED
#4
Jun 05, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a copy of 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 District of Maryland on June 5, 2025 at 1:03 p.m. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (chs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
#5
Jun 05, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for June 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. The parties should also be prepared to address whether they consent to have all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge and whether they wish to participate in a mediation session with a Magistrate Judge, whether before, during, or after discovery. Parties are expected to consult with their clients and confer with each other on these issues in advance of the Case Management Conference and, if possible, present joint views to the Court. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
Jun 05, 2025
Case assigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (chs, Deputy Clerk)
#6
Jun 06, 2025
Case Management Conference held on 6/6/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: Renee Ewing\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2025)
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Case
#7
Jun 06, 2025
ORDER extending the injunction set by Amended Standing Order 2025-01 (ECF no. 3 ) as set forth; enjoining and restraining Respondents, including all those acting for them or on their behalf from removing Petitioner Rony Santamaria Orellana from the continental United States or altering his legal status until further Order of this Court; directing Respondents are to ensure that the custodian of Petitioner Rony Santamaria Orellana is served with Order immediately. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 6/6/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#8
Jun 06, 2025
ORDER setting deadline for Respondents to file an Answer to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus which should include as attachments all records relevant to resolution of the issues raised by the Petition; setting deadline for Petitioner's Reply. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 6/6/2025. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#9
Jun 06, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly M Marzullo on behalf of Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 06/06/2025)
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NOTICE
#10
Jun 12, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Simon Y Sandoval-Moshenberg on behalf of Rony Santamaria Orellana (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 06/12/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#11
Jun 13, 2025
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
#12
Jun 27, 2025
RESPONSE re 11 Response to Habeas Petition, Reply Memorandum in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
#13
Jul 14, 2025
NOTICE by Rony Santamaria Orellana re 8 Order, Praecipe Regarding Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 07/14/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#14
Jul 22, 2025
NOTICE by Rony Santamaria Orellana re 12 Response, Notice of Additional Evidence Regarding Likelihood of Removal to Mexico (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 07/22/2025)
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NOTICE
#15
Jul 29, 2025
ORDER setting deadline for Respondents to file a response to the Petitioner's Notice of Additional Evidence; Order Directing parties to file a Joint Notice stating whether either party seeks a hearing on the Petition or whether the parties agree that it may be resolved on the present record by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 7/29/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/29/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#16
Aug 04, 2025
RESPONSE re 14 Notice (Other) filed by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Declaration), # 2 Exhibit A (Request for Acceptance of Alien))(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 08/04/2025)
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RESPONSE
#17
Aug 06, 2025
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Rony Santamaria Orellana(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 08/06/2025)
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STATUS
#18
Aug 07, 2025
ORDER Scheduling an In-Person Evidentiary Hearing for Monday, August 18, 2025. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/7/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/07/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#19
Aug 07, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE that a HEARING on 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is scheduled for August 18, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the evidentiary hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/07/2025)
#20
Aug 18, 2025
Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/18/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. (Court Reporter: Paula Leeper\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/18/2025)
Main Document:
Evidentiary
#21
Aug 25, 2025
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/25/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk)
#22
Aug 25, 2025
ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana; directing Respondents to release Plaintiff on or before Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.; directing parties to file a Joint Status Report by Friday, August 29, 2025. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 8/25/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#23
Aug 27, 2025
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Evidentiary Hearing - held on 8/18/2025, before Judge Theodore D. Chuang. Court Reporter Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 92. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber 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 9/17/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/29/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2025.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 08/27/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#24
Aug 29, 2025
STATUS REPORT, Joint by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 08/29/2025)
Main Document:
STATUS
#25
Aug 29, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 08/29/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#26
Sep 02, 2025
ORDER Directing Respondents to comply forthwith with the Court's August 25, 2025 Order, ECF No. 22, and suspend any conditions imposed in violation of that Order; Granting Respondents leave to file a Motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e) within 3 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/2/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#27
Sep 04, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 09/04/2025)
Main Document:
STATUS
#28
Sep 10, 2025
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Rony Santamaria Orellana (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 09/10/2025)
Main Document:
Emergency MOTION
#29
Sep 11, 2025
ORDER extending the injunction set by 3 Amended Standing Order 2025-01; Respondents are enjoined and restrained from removing petitioner from the continental United States or altering his legal status until further order of this Court. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/11/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#30
Sep 11, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE. A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled for September 11, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
#31
Sep 11, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1, # 2 Attachment 2, # 3 Attachment 3, # 4 Attachment 4, # 5 Attachment 5)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
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NOTICE
#32
Sep 11, 2025
REOPENING CASE. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
#33
Sep 11, 2025
Motion Hearing held on 9/11/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang re 28 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana. (Court Reporter: FTR Recording\2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
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Motion
#34
Sep 11, 2025
ORDER granting 28 Motion for TRO; granting 28 Motion for Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/11/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
#35
Sep 11, 2025
ORDER after hearing; setting a briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/11/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/11/2025)
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ORDER
#36
Sep 12, 2025
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Rony Santamaria Orellana (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 09/12/2025)
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MOTION
Sep 12, 2025
Check Received on 9/12/2025 from Omar Velasquez for Rony Santamaria Orellana. Check Number: 7683506075. Amount: $100.00. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)
#37
Sep 17, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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RESPONSE
#38
Sep 17, 2025
REPLY to Response to Motion re 36 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
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REPLY
#39
Sep 22, 2025
Motion Hearing held on 9/22/2025 before Judge Theodore D. Chuang re 36 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana. (Court Reporter: Ronda Thomas\Greenbelt-2B) (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion
#40
Sep 24, 2025
ORDER Directing Respondents to produce to the Court and to Petitioner documents from Petitioner's A-File . Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/24/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/24/2025)
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ORDER
#41
Sep 25, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 40 Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
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NOTICE
#42
Sep 25, 2025
ORDER EXTENDING Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No.34 and remains in full effect for an additional period of 14 days, until Thursday. October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/25/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#43
Sep 25, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 41 Notice (Other), 40 Order, First Supplemental (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 09/25/2025)
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NOTICE
#44
Sep 30, 2025
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 9/30/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2025)
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CASE
#45
Oct 02, 2025
NOTICE by Rony Santamaria Orellana re 36 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/02/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#46
Oct 06, 2025
NOTICE by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 43 Notice (Other), 41 Notice (Other), 40 Order (Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 10/06/2025)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#47
Oct 07, 2025
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/7/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk)
#48
Oct 07, 2025
ORDER directing Respondents to release Petitioner on or before Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.; directing parties to file a Joint Status Report by Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/7/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2025)
Main Document:
ORDER
#49
Oct 07, 2025
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/7/2025. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/07/2025)
#50
Oct 09, 2025
STATUS REPORT In Response to Order at ECF 48 by Nikita Baker, DHS, ICE, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nikita Baker)(Arnold, Ariana) (Entered: 10/09/2025)
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STATUS
#51
Oct 10, 2025
RESPONSE re 50 Status Report Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Response Regarding Order filed by Rony Santamaria Orellana.(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
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RESPONSE
#52
Oct 10, 2025
ORDER Directing that Respondents shall release Petitioner Rony Santamaria Orellana from the ICE Baltimore Field Office on or before Friday October 10, 2025 at 4:00pm in accordance with this Court's October 7, 2025 Order. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/10/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2025)
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ORDER
#53
Oct 14, 2025
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Rony Santamaria Orellana(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 10/14/2025)
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STATUS
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