Middle District of Pennsylvania • 3:26-cv-02982
Aldana-Velasquez v. Johnston
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Case Information
Filed: October 06, 2026
Assigned to:
James Martin Munley
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IMMIGRATION)
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Last Activity:
October 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 7618608), filed by Juan Jose Aldana-Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (ea) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
Main Document:
PETITION
#2
Oct 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - it is hereby ORDERED that: 1) The petition, (Doc. 1), is deemed FILED; 2) Counsel for the petitioner is directed to serve a copy of the petition, any exhibits, and this order on the respondents and the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; 3) Without expressing an opinion on jurisdiction or the merits of the claims, the court finds that a response is required and issues this order to show cause; 4) On or before October 19, 2026, respondents shall show cause why the petition should not be granted; 5) The response shall address all factual averments in Aldana-Velasquezs petition; 6) The response shall include petitioners 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 his continued detention; 7) Petitioner, if desired, may file a reply (traverse) on or before October 26, 2026; and 8) 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 10/19/2026. Signed by Honorable Julia K Munley on 10/8/2026. (cw) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
ORDER
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Aldana-Velasquez
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Johnston
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