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Case Information
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
Completed: December 29, 2025
Last Activity:
February 20, 2026
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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)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
#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)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
Dec 26, 2025
Set Deadlines as to 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 2/2/2026 before Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (js)
#18
Dec 28, 2025
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
#21
Jan 26, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#22
Jan 27, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold a status conference today, January 27, 2026, at 11:45am via Teams. A Teams link will be provided to counsel's email addresses as they appear on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 1/27/26. (hem, ) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#23
Jan 27, 2026
Status Conference
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Status Conference
Jan 27, 2026
Order
#25
Jan 28, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#26
Feb 20, 2026
Transcript
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Transcript
Parties
Baker
Party
Cruz Santos
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