District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-02762

Pereira-Silveira v. LNU

Completed

Case Information

Filed: August 20, 2026
Assigned to: Matthew L. Garcia
Referred to: John Robbenhaar
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: September 17, 2026
Last Activity: September 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 20, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Stay of Removal, and REQUEST for Immediate Release, filed by Felipe Pereira-Silveira. (vlv) Modified to term motion on 8/21/2026 (jv). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#2
Aug 20, 2026
*FILED IN ERROR* PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Stay of Removal, and REQUEST for Immediate Release, filed by Felipe Pereira-Silveira. (vlv) Modified on 8/20/2026 (vlv). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for 2241 Relief
#3
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (vlv)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/20/2026)
#4
Aug 20, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 1011772 (nnd)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/20/2026)
#5
Aug 20, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and ENJOINING TRANSFER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 within ten business days and show cause why relief should not be granted. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case and, if so, whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings. An optional reply is due within ten business days after the answer is filed. The Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary once briefing is complete. Remote appearances are generally not permitted. The USAO shall timely notify the Court of any material changes to Petitioner's circumstances, including, but not limited to, other agency orders, removal, and release. Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is granted to the extent Respondents are enjoined pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a), from transferring Petitioner outside the District of New Mexico without prior approval from the Court while this proceeding is pending. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this Order until an administratively final order of removal is being effectuated. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: Dora Castro, Warden of the Otero County Processing Center; Mary De Anda-Ybarra, El Paso Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; David J. Venturella, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Todd Blanche, U.S. Attorney General. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (asm) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
United States District Judge Matthew L. Garcia and United States Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar assigned. (vlv)
Aug 20, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 20, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#6
Sep 03, 2026
Federal Respondents' RESPONSE re 1 PETITION for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin. (Bell, Kimberly) Modified text on 9/4/2026 (bap). (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Response (when not to a motion)
#7
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia granting 1 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief and Directing Respondents to Immediately Release Petitioner. (aek) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Sep 17, 2026
JUDGMENT by District Judge Matthew L. Garcia. (aek) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
#9
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly N Bell on behalf of Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella (Bell, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#10
Sep 28, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable "RTS Detainee Departed" re 8 Judgment. Mail sent to Felipe Pereira-Silveira (arp) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned

Parties

LNU
Party
Pereira-Silveira
Party