District of Maryland • 1:25-cv-02106

#1

Jul 01, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Touni Ghamelian. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Grossman, Sandra) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

#2

Jul 01, 2025

AMENDED STANDING ORDER 2025-01. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on 5/28/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

#3

Jul 01, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Petitioner's full name and A# have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on July 1, 2025 at 9:52 a.m. Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

#4

Jul 01, 2025

Telephone Conference held on 7/1/2025 before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher.(Court Reporter: Trish Mitchell) (dg4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

#5

Jul 01, 2025

ORDER EXTENDING 2 Amended Standing Order 2025-01; ENJOINING and RESTRAINING the Government/Respondents, including all those acting for them or on their behalf, from removing Petitioner Touni Ghamelian from the continental United States or altering his legal status pending the hearing in this matter; SETTING briefing schedule and hearing date. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/1/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Jul 01, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. (chs, Deputy Clerk)

Jul 01, 2025

The case of Ghamelian v. Baker et al, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is SAG-25-2106. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

#6

Jul 02, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Tom Corcoran on behalf of Nikita Baker, Kristi Noem (Corcoran, Tom) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

#7

Jul 03, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jackman Wilson on behalf of All Defendants (Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

#8

Jul 09, 2025

(FILED IN ERROR - INCORRECT EVENT) RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss filed by Nikita Baker, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Michael) Modified on 7/10/2025 (hmls). (Entered: 07/09/2025)

#9

Jul 10, 2025

QC NOTICE: 8 Response filed by Kristi Noem, Nikita Baker was filed incorrectly. **When filing an opposition and motion, the motion should take precedence. Please refile documents under the "Motions" category, select the "Dismiss" event, and modify the docket text to add "and opposition to 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus". The response has been marked FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

#10

Jul 10, 2025

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Nikita Baker, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Wilson, Michael) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

#11

Jul 14, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 Motion to Dismiss, Traverse and Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by Touni Ghamelian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (part 1) Motion to Reopen (Filed with BIA 7/14/2025), # 2 Exhibit 1 (part 2) Motion to Reopen, # 3 Exhibit 1 (part 3) Motion to Reopen)(Grossman, Sandra) Modified on 7/14/2025 (hmls). (Entered: 07/14/2025)

#12

Jul 14, 2025

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Nikita Baker, Kristi Noem, filed by Touni Ghamelian. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Motion to Amend, # 2 Amended Petition with Redlines, # 3 Exhibit A, OSUP Reporting Record, # 4 Exhibit B, DHS Memorandum, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Grossman, Sandra) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

#13

Jul 15, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Catherine Walker on behalf of Touni Ghamelian (Walker, Kelly) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

#14

Jul 16, 2025

Motion Hearing held on 7/16/2025 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 10 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Stay and Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kristi Noem, Nikita Baker before Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher. (Russell Carrick - Courtroom 7C)(Court Reporter: Nadine Bachmann) (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

#15

Jul 16, 2025

Correspondence re: Motion to Clarify (Walker, Kelly) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

#16

Jul 16, 2025

ORDER further extending 2 Amended Standing Order 2025-01, until the Court issues a ruling. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/16/2025. (jmhs, Chambers) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

#17

Jul 17, 2025

NOTICE by Touni Ghamelian Notice of Supplemental Evidence (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript, 25-cv-01626-GLR)(Walker, Kelly) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

#18

Jul 22, 2025

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/22/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

#19

Jul 22, 2025

ORDER GRANTING 10 Motion of Respondents to Dismiss; DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 12 Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus; VACATING 16 Order; CLOSING case. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/22/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

#20

Jul 22, 2025

Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration by Touni Ghamelian (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Walker, Kelly) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

#21

Jul 22, 2025

AMENDED ORDER STAYING the vacatur of the stay of removal for one week from the date of this order to allow Petitioner to file an appeal; During the pendency of the stay, the government is DIRECTED not to remove Petitioner from the United States. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/22/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

#22

Jul 23, 2025

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER DENYING 20 Emergency Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher on 7/23/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

#23

Jul 31, 2025

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 07/16/2025, before Judge Gallagher. Court Reporter N. Bachmann, Telephone number 410-962-4753 nadine_bachmann@mdd.uscourts.gov. Total number of pages filed: 37. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/2/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/29/2025.(nb, Court Reporter) (Entered: 07/31/2025)