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Case Information
Filed: August 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Joseph F. Leeson Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
August 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19537034.), filed by TOURE BARRA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NTA, # 2 Exhibit B - Proof of Pending Appeal, # 3 Exhibit C - ICE Detainee Portal, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Designation Form)(Deane, Conor) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Aug 12, 2026
ORDER THAT 1. PETITIONER SHALL PROMPTLY SERVE THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY BY EMAIL AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: DESIREE.WILKINS@USDOJ.GOV, ANTHONY.STJOSEPH@USDOJ.GOV, SUSAN.BECKER@USDOJ.GOV, AND GREGORY.DAVID@USDOJ.GOV. 2. NO LATER THAN AUGUST 19, 2026, RESPONDENT SHALL FILE AN EXPEDITED RESPONSE TO THE PETITION, ALONG WITH ANY EXHIBITS, COPIES OF ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, AND AN INDEX OF EXHIBITS/DOCUMENTS. THE RESPONSE SHALL STATE THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR PETITIONER'S DETAINMENT AND PROVIDE THE RELATED LEGAL ANALYSIS AND RECORD EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE ASSERTED STATUTORY BASIS FOR DETENTION. THE RESPONSE SHALL ALSO ADDRESS WHETHER A BOND HEARING IS REQUIRED AND WHETHER THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS MAY BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS. 3. NO LATER THAN AUGUST 21, 2026, PETITIONER MAY FILE A REPLY TO THE RESPONSE. IF PETITIONER HAS NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PETITIONER SHALL ADVISE WHETHER A BOND HEARING IS REQUIRED AND WHETHER THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS MAY BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS. 4. PETITIONER SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED OUTSIDE THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA WHILE THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED ACTION IS PENDING. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOSEPH F. LEESON, JR ON 8/12/26. 8/12/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, E-MAILED TO E-MAILED TO US ATTORNEY'S.(er) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Order
#3
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by PETER CARR on behalf of JOHN RIFE with Certificate of Service(CARR, PETER) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 12, 2026
Respondents' ANSWER to Complaint Response in Opposition by JOHN RIFE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit B - Appeal Receipt)(CARR, PETER) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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Answer to Complaint
#5
Aug 20, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#6
Aug 21, 2026
Order
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Order
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BARRA
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RIFE
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