Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-02394

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Aug 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $5, Receipt Number LP), filed by Jose Gregorio Igarza Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Identification Document from Country of Origin, # 2 Exhibit B - Form I-589 Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, # 3 Exhibit C - Receipt Notice Proof of Pending Asylum Application, # 4 Exhibit D - Letters of Good Faith and Good Moral Character, # 5 Exhibit E - Proof of Service)(lp) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number and the AO 85 Notice & Consent Form. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (lp) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE- deeming the petition as FILED; On or before September 2, 2026, respondent shall show cause why the petition should not be granted;The response shall include petitioner's full alien file (A-file) from DHS. In lieu of the full A-file, the government shall include all documents within its possession, custody, or control which reflect any asserted reason for the petitioner's continued detention;Petitioner, if desired, may file a reply (traverse) on or before September 16,2026; A determination as to whether the petitioner shall be produced for a hearing will be held in abeyance pending the filing of a response. Show Cause Response due by 9/2/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 8/20/26. (sm) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

Receipt of payment from JOSE GREGORIO IGARZA ALVAREZ in the amount of $5.00 for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Transaction posted on 8/20/2026. Receipt number 111105921 processed by MB. (jjs)

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Sep 23, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER- GRANTING the petition for writ of habeas corpus;On or before September 24, 2026 , the government shall file adeclaration or affidavit pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Igarza Alvarez has been released;The gove rnment shall release Igarza Alvarez under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) in an area where thepetitioner resides or where he has access to means of interstate transportation;(2) without the imposition o f additional conditions; (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of the detention or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property, including, but not limited to, any driver's license, passport, immigration documents, currency, or cell phone that was seized at the time of detention and that is currently in their custody, possession, or control, whether maintained directly by respondents or by any contracted or affiliated facility;The government is temporarily enjoined from re-arresting Igarza Alvarez for a period of 7 days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment and CLOSE this case. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 9/23/26. (sm)