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Filed: December 19, 2025
Assigned to:
David L. Bunning
Referred to:
P. So
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 05, 2026
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#1
Dec 19, 2025
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. ( Filing fee $5; receipt number AKYEDC-6256221), filed by Miguel Santana Bahena. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Ex 1-Birth Certificate, # 3 Ex 2-Petitioner's Affidavit, # 4 Ex 3-Children's Birth Certificates, # 5 Ex 4-Child's IEP, # 6 Ex 5-Pay Stubs, # 7 Ex 6-W2s, # 8 Ex 7-Illinois Records, # 9 Ex 8-Recommendation Letters, # 10 Ex 9-Affidavit of Partner)(TJG) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
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PETITION
Dec 19, 2025
***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L. Bunning for review: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.(TJG)
Dec 19, 2025
Conflict Check run. (TJG)
#2
Dec 22, 2025
ORDER: 1) The Clerk is directed to send a copy of Bahenas petition 1 and this Order to the US Attorneys Office for the EDKY, and Jailer Jailer James Daley. 2) Within 14 days, US Attorneys Office for the EDKY, and Jailer James Daley are directed to file a response to Bahenas petition. 3) Within 28 days after the date of entry of this Order, Bahena shall file a reply. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 12/22/2025. (WHP) cc: COR and US Mail to USA, Jailer (Entered: 12/22/2025)
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ORDER:
#3
Dec 22, 2025
MOTION for Constance M. Doyle to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Miguel Santana Bahena ( Filing fee $125; receipt number AKYEDC-6257019) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Illinois Letter of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)(Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
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MOTION
#9
Feb 05, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: (1) Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED; (2) Respondent James A. Daley's Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response 6 is GRANTED; (3) Respondent is ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order; and (4) Respondent shall file a Status Report with this Court on or before February 19, 2026 to certify compliance with this Order. The Status Report shall include when the bond hearing occurred, if bond was granted or denied, and if denied, the reasons for that denial. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 2/5/2026. (TBB) cc: COR
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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: (1) Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED; (2) Respondent James A. Daley's Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response 6 is GRANTED; (3) Respondent is ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner, or in the alternative, provide him with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order; and (4) Respondent shall file a Status Report with this Court on or before February 19, 2026 to certify
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