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Case Information
Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Gerald Austin McHugh Jr.
Referred to:
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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 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19559463.), filed by VIPANPREET SINGH VIRK. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Designation Form)(Richman, Natalie) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS ARE ENJOINED FROM TAKING ANY ACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER FROM WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, PENDING FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT. IF PETITIONER HAS ALREADY BEEN MOVED FROM THE EASTERN DISTRICT, RESPONDENTS ARE ENJOINED FROM TAKING ANY ACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE REMOVAL OF PETITIONER FROM WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. RESPONDENTS SHALL FILE ANY RESPONSE TO THE PETITION ON THE ECF FILING SYSTEM NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 21, 2026, OR SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH AN EXPEDITED RESPONSE IS NOT FEASIBLE. AS PART OF THEIR RESPONSE, RESPONDENTS SHALL DISCLOSE WHETHER PETITIONER IS SUBJECT TO ANY PENDING OR PROSPECTIVE CRIMINAL CHARGES IN THE UNITED STATES OR ELSEWHERE; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 8/19/26. 8/19/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Order Setting Answer Deadline AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#3
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by NEELIMA VANGURI on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE with Certificate of Service(VANGURI, NEELIMA) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 20, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#6
Aug 21, 2026
Notice - Compliance with Court Order
Main Document:
Notice - Compliance with Court Order
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RIFE
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SINGH VIRK
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