Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-06229
RIVAS VALERO v. RIFE
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Filed: August 24, 2026
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Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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August 25, 2026
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#1
Aug 24, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19577480.), filed by Victor RIVAS VALERO. (Attachments: # 1 Designation Form, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Text of Proposed Order, # 5 Exhibit)(Powell, Fiona) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by REBECCA SANTORO MELLEY on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, JAMAL JAMISON, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN RIFE with Certificate of Service(MELLEY, REBECCA) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#3
Aug 25, 2026
ORDERED THAT: 1. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL FORWARD A COPY ELECTRONICALLY OF THE PETITION, (ECF 1), THIS ORDER, AND THE CLERKS OFFICE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE FORM TO THE CHIEF, CIVIL DIVISION, AT THE PHILADELPHIA UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE; 2. RESPONDENTS SHALL FORMALLY FILE BY AUGUST 27, 2026, AN EXPEDIATED RESPONSE TO THE PETITION, ALONG WITH ITS EXHIBITS, COPIES OF ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, AND AN INDEX OF EXHIBITS. THE ANSWER SHALL PROVIDE THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR PETITIONERS DETAINMENT, SEE 28 U.S.C. § 2243, THE RELATED LEGAL ANALYSIS, AND RECORD EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE ASSERTED STATUTORY BASIS FOR THE DETENTION. THE RESPONSE SHALL ALSO ADDRESS WHETHER A BOND HEARING IS REQUIRED; 3. RESPONDENTS ARE TO SERVE PETITIONERS COUNSEL WITH A CERTIFIED RESPONSE; 4. RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT MOVE OR REMOVE PETITIONER OUTSIDE OF CITY OF PHILADELPHIA OR THE PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS MATTER. ANY SUCH MOVEMENT OF PETITIONER WILL BE DEEMED A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER; AND 5. ANY REQUEST BY THE PARTIES TO MODIFY THIS ORDER SHALL BE MADE BY MOTION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE NITZA I QUINONES ALEJANDRO ON 8/25/2026. 8/25/2026 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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