District of Maryland • 1:25-cv-04045

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Dec 10, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#2

Dec 10, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: The Petition does not contain Petitioner's full name, A# and/or the 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. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#3

Dec 10, 2025

ORDER directing parties to consult with one another and file a joint briefing schedule regarding the Petition by 12/16/2025. Petitioner shall remain in the continental United States, pending briefing and expedited ruling on the Petition to assess the merits. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 12/10/2025. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

Dec 10, 2025

Case Assigned to Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

Dec 10, 2025

The case of Montoya Palacios v. Baker et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 25-cv-04045. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . 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. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk)

#4

Dec 11, 2025

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios.(Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#5

Dec 11, 2025

QC NOTICE re: 4 Amended Complaint filed by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios. **Redline copy has not been filed. Please file Redline copy using the event "notice (other)" and link it to 4 Amended Complaint. Thank you. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#6

Dec 11, 2025

RED LINE COPY re 4 Amended Complaint by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios. (Rowe, Tedeisha) Modified on 12/11/2025 (dass). (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#7

Dec 16, 2025

NOTICE by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#8

Dec 16, 2025

CERTIFICATE of Counsel by Tedeisha Claudine Rowe on behalf of Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#9

Dec 17, 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 (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#10

Dec 17, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents 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 12/17/2025 at 11:16 a.m. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#11

Dec 17, 2025

AMENDED ORDER directing parties to consult with one another and file a joint briefing schedule regarding the Petition by 12/23/2025. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 12/17/2025. (c/s USAO)(kk5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#12

Dec 18, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly M Marzullo on behalf of All Defendants (Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#13

Dec 19, 2025

Correspondence re: Proposed Joint Briefing Schedule (Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

#14

Dec 22, 2025

MARGINAL ORDER Approving 13 Correspondence re: Proposed Joint Briefing Schedule. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 12/19/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

#15

Dec 30, 2025

ANSWER to 4 Amended Complaint and Motion to Dismiss by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#16

Jan 07, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 15 Answer to Amended Complaint and Motion to Dismiss, January 12, 2026 by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios. (Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#17

Jan 07, 2026

NOTICE by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios Proposed Order - Motion for Extension of Time (Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#18

Jan 08, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioner's 16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 15 ANSWER to Amended Complaint and Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 1/8/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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Jan 12, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 15 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios.(Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 1/22/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk)

#21

Jan 22, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 4 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Request for Temporary Restraining Order; directing the Amended Petition is granted in that that Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner to the Baltimore Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility under the same terms as his previous Order of Supervision; directing that any modifications to Petitioner's Order of Supervision shall be made under the appropriate administrative regulations, including but not limited to 8 C.F.R. § 241.13(h)(1); directing the Amended Petition is denied without prejudice to the extent that Petitioner is seeking the same or similar relief through the D.V.D. litigation; denying Amended Petition as to any further relief he seeks at this time; denying as moot Respondents' 15 Motion to Dismiss; denying Petitioner's Request for Attorney's Fees and Costs; directing parties shall file a Joint Status Report by February 19, 2026, updating the Court on the Governments compliance with this Order; directing the Court shall retain jurisdiction of this matter to enforce compliance with this Order. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 1/22/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#22

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of All Defendants (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#23

Jan 23, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nikita Baker, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Marzullo, Kelly) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#24

Jan 23, 2026

ORDER granting 23 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kelly M Marzullo terminated as counsel for Defendants. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 1/23/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#25

Feb 06, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order FOR ICE DETAINEE by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#26

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER; Respondents, their officers, agents, servants, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them are ENJOINED from removing Montoya Palacios from the United States or transferring him outside the District of Maryland pending further order; Respondents shall immediately RELEASE Montoya Palacios under the same Order of Supervision that was in effect prior to his detention; directing Respondents to FILE a Status Report no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/6/2026. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#27

Feb 06, 2026

RESPONSE re 26 Order,, filed by Nikita Baker.(Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#28

Feb 07, 2026

Status Report Submitted Petitioner Released from ICE Custody by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 02/07/2026)

#29

Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Attorney Fees by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order-Attorney's Fees/Expenses)(Rowe, Tedeisha) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#30

Feb 19, 2026

ORDER denying Petitioner's 29 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/19/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#31

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Burgess on behalf of Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios (Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#32

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 21 Order on Motion to Dismiss, 30 Order on Motion for Attorney Fees by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AMDDC-12562723.(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#33

Feb 24, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 32 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (slss). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#34

Feb 25, 2026

USCA Case Number 26-6251 for 32 Notice of Appeal filed by Kevin Isaac Montoya Palacios - Case Manager - P. Ballard. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/25/2026)