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Filed: December 23, 2025
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
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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 30, 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
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12415105(Jezic, Tamara)
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)
#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)
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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
#12
Dec 23, 2025
Clerk's Letter: Attorney is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to the attorney's address. (dnw N.M) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document:
Letter: Attorney Not Admitted
Dec 23, 2025
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jjc, )
Dec 23, 2025
Add and Terminate Judges
#13
Dec 24, 2025
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 12/24/25. (hem, nm) (Entered: 12/24/2025)
Main Document:
Order
#14
Dec 24, 2025
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#15
Dec 24, 2025
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#16
Dec 26, 2025
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#17
Dec 26, 2025
Substitution of Attorney
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Substitution of Attorney
#18
Dec 28, 2025
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#19
Dec 29, 2025
Order of Dismissal
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Order of Dismissal
Dec 29, 2025
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#20
Dec 30, 2025
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Baker
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Cruz Santos
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