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Filed: August 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael S. Nachmanoff
Referred to:
William E. Fitzpatrick
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 08, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus IMMINENT TRANSFER ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11221458.), filed by Elmer Antonio Sorto Ortiz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ahmad, Hassan) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency PETITION
#2
Aug 08, 2026
ORDERED that Petitioner IS NOT to be removed or transferred from this District for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this Petition; and it is further ORDERED that on or before 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Federal Respondents file Opposition to the Petition; and it is further ORDERED that, Petitioner shall file any reply in further support of the Petition on or before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Signed by District Judge Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on 08/08/2026. (jlan) (Entered: 08/08/2026)
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ORDERED
Aug 08, 2026
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff and Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick. (jlan)
#3
Aug 10, 2026
ORDERED that the Petition be and is filed. ORDERED that on or before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Respondents show cause as to why the Petition should not be granted. ORDERED that Respondents include a copy of Petitioner's Order of Supervision attached to its response. ORDERED that any Reply by Petitioner shall be filed by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026. ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be removed from this judicial district for any reason without this Court's permission during the pendency of this habeas action (See Order for Details). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 8/10/2026. (lcre, ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
ORDERED
#4
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David Ross Tannenbaum on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, in his official capacity as Acting Attorney General of the United States, ROBERT GUADIAN, in his official capacity as Field Office Director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington Field Office, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, in his official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security, David J Venturella (Tannenbaum, David) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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NOTICE
Parties
GUADIAN, in his official capacity as Field Office Director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington Field Office
Party
Sorto Ortiz
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