District of New Jersey • 3:25-cv-18959

Cruz Santos v. Baker

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Filed: December 23, 2025
Assigned to: Christine P. O'Hearn
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: December 23, 2025
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 12, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Cruz Santos. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Jezic, Tamara) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Dec 12, 2025
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Main Document: Second
#3
Dec 12, 2025
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents 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 12/12/2025 at 3:32 p.m. Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2025)
Dec 12, 2025
Case Assigned to Judge Deborah L. Boardman. (kns, Deputy Clerk)
Dec 12, 2025
The case of Cruz Santos v. Baker et al, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is 1:25-cv-04096-DLB. 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)
Dec 12, 2025
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12415105(Jezic, Tamara)
#4
Dec 15, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Megan Lynn Micco on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Micco, Megan) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Dec 15, 2025
STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule (Jointly Submitted) by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Main Document: STATUS
#6
Dec 16, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER approving briefing schedule 5 : The deadline for the respondents to file a response to the petition for writ of habeas corpus is December 23, 2025, and the deadline for the petitioner to file a reply is January 7, 2026. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/16/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
#7
Dec 18, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Himedes V Chicas on behalf of Jose Cruz Santos (Chicas, Himedes) (Entered: 12/18/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Dec 23, 2025
Joint MOTION to Transfer Case by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Micco, Megan) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Transfer Case
#9
Dec 23, 2025
Supplement to 8 Joint MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Nikita Baker, Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Exhibit 1 to Joint Motion to Transfer Case) (Micco, Megan) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Amended Document (NOT Motion/Complaint)
#10
Dec 23, 2025
ORDER GRANTING 8 Joint Motion to Transfer Case to the USDC for the District of New Jersey. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/23/2025. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Order
#11
Dec 23, 2025
Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 1:25-cv-04096. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Court Transfer
Dec 23, 2025
Add and Terminate Judges
Dec 23, 2025
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jjc, )