Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-02528

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Sep 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $5, Receipt Number APAMDC-7569644), filed by Edson Almeida Dos Santos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (ibr) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

First MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Edson Almeida Dos Santos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Ellenberg, Stanley) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - deeming the petition as FILED; On or before 9/10/26, respondents 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 15,2026; 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 9/10/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 9/3/26. (sm) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Evelyn Stoner on behalf of Todd Blanche, Craig Lowe, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Stoner, Evelyn) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER - GRANTING Dos Santos's petition for writ of habeas corpus; The government shall immediately release Dos Santos from its custody; On or before September 28, 2026, the government shall file a declaration or affidavit pursu ant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 confirming that Dos Santos has been released;The government shall release Dos Santos under the same conditions that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) in an area where the petitioner resides or where he has access to means of interstate transportation; (2) without the imposition of 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, includin g, 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 respon dents or by any contracted or affiliated facility ;The government is temporarily enjoined from re-arresting Dos Santos for a period of 7 days to ensure that this habeas remedy is effective; The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of the petitioner and CLOSE this case. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 9/25/26. (sm)