Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-07358
PEREZ CONTRERAS v. RIFE
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Case Information
Filed: September 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Juan Ramon Sanchez
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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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Last Activity:
September 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 23, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19674121.), filed by EMERSON P. PEREZ CONTRERAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order, # 5 Text of Proposed Order, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Powell, Fiona) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER THAT PETITIONER SHALL MAKE IMMEDIATE AND PROPER SERVICE OF THE PETITION (DKT. NO. 1) AND THIS ORDER ON THE GOVERNMENT RESPONDENTS. PETITIONER SHALL IMMEDIATELY FORWARD HIS PETITION AND THIS ORDER TO THE EMAIL ADDRESSES OUTLINED HEREIN. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT TRANSFER PETITIONER OUTSIDE OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA WITHOUT FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL RESPOND TO THE PETITION BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026. THE PARTIES SHALL PROMPTLY INFORM THE COURT IF THEY DO NOT REQUIRE A HEARING OR ORAL ARGUMENT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JUAN R. SANCHEZ ON 9/24/26. 9/24/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
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Order Setting Answer Deadline
#3
Sep 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 28, 2026
Answer to Complaint
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Answer to Complaint
#5
Sep 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JUAN R. SANCHEZ ON 9/28/26. 9/28/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
#6
Sep 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER THAT THE PETITION (DKT. NO. 1) IS GRANTED. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL RELEASE PETITIONER FROM CUSTODY IMMEDIATELY AND SHALL CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ORDER AND ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM BY FILING ON THE DOCKET NO LATER THAN 10:00 A.M. EDT ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026. IN DOING SO, THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT SUBJECT PETITIONER TO ANY CONDITIONS OF RELEASE INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF ANY AND ALL GPS MONITORING TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICES THAT HE WAS NOT SUBJECT TO BEFORE HIS CURRENT DETENTIO N. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL RETURN PETITIONERS PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IT SEIZED DURING HIS ARREST AND DETENTION INCLUDING HIS PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTS. THE GOVERNMENT IS TEMPORARILY ENJOINED FROM RE-DETAINING PETITIONER FOR SEVEN DAYS FOLLOW ING HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY, ETC. UPON RECEIPT OF THE GOVERNMENTS CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THIS MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER, THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MARK THIS CASE CLOSED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JUAN R. SANCHEZ ON 9/28/26. 9/28/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) \ (Main Document 6 replaced on 9/28/2026) (amas).
#7
Sep 29, 2026
Notice - Compliance with Court Order
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Notice - Compliance with Court Order