Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-05646

#1

Aug 07, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19527247.), filed by Mauricio Rene ORTEGA SIMBANA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(Wolf-Sorokin, Mikaela) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#2

Aug 07, 2026

ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS SHALL SHOW CAUSE BY 8/11/26, WHY THE WRIT SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED AND RELIEF GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CATHERINE HENRY ON 8/7/26. 8/7/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#3

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by VIVECA D PARKER on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY with Certificate of Service(PARKER, VIVECA) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#4

Aug 10, 2026

ANSWER to Complaint (Respondents Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) by TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.(PARKER, VIVECA) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#5

Aug 10, 2026

ORDER THAT THE PETITION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (ECF 1) IS GRANTED. RESPONDENTS SHALL IMMEDIATELY RELEASE ORTEGA SIMBANA FROM CUSTODY AND CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ORDER BY A FILING ON THE DOCKET BY AUGUST 11, 2026, REGARDING ORTEGA SIMBANA'S CUSTODY STATUS. RESPONDENTS SHALL RETURN TO ORTEGA SIMBANA IMMEDIATELY UPON HIS RELEASE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS CONFISCATED UPON OR DURING HIS DETENTION, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS, ETC. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THIS CASE. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CATHERINE HENRY ON 8/10/26. 8/10/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#6

Aug 11, 2026

Notice - Compliance with Court Order