Eastern District of Pennsylvania • 2:26-cv-08387

GARASOV v. RIFE

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Case Information

Filed: November 03, 2026
Assigned to: Cynthia M. Rufe
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: November 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APAEDC-19794342.), filed by Esin GARASOV. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C)(BARRY, CAITLIN) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney)
#2
Nov 03, 2026
ORDER THAT RESPONDENTS ARE ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE AS TO WHY THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED BY NOVEMBER 5, 2026, AT 4:00 PM. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO MAKE SERVICE UPON THE U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE. THE CLERK SHALL PROVIDE THE U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE WITH AN ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE FORM, THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND A COPY OF THIS ORDER. THIS MATTER SHALL BE HEARD BY THE HONORABLE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2026, AT 12:30 PM, IN COURTROOM 12-A OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106. RESPONDENTS SHALL NOT DEPORT OR TRANSFER PETITIONER FROM THIS COURTS JURISDICTION PRIOR TO THE HEARING. RESPONDENTS MAY RELEASE PETITIONER FROM DETENTION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/3/26. 11/3/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) (Entered: 11/03/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#3
Nov 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by PETER CARR on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, J.L. JAMISON, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY with Certificate of Service(CARR, PETER) (Entered: 11/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Nov 04, 2026
Stipulation
Main Document: Stipulation
#5
Nov 05, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#6
Nov 05, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#7
Nov 05, 2026
Answer to Writ of Garnishment AND Response
Main Document: Answer to Writ of Garnishment AND Response
#8
Nov 06, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/6/26. 11/6/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL)
Main Document: Memorandum and/or Opinion
#9
Nov 06, 2026
ORDER THAT PETITIONERS PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IS GRANTED. PETITIONERS CURRENT DETENTION VIOLATES THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL RELEASE PETITIONER FROM CUSTODY IMMEDIATELY AND CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE MEM ORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER BY FILING AN ENTRY ON THE DOCKET NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ET ON NOVEMBER 6, 2026. THE GOVERNMENT IS TEMPORARILY ENJOINED FROM RE-DETAINING PETITIONER FOR SEVEN DAYS FOLLOWING HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL, I MMEDIATELY UPON PETITIONERS RELEASE, RETURN ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS CONFISCATED UPON OR DURING HIS DETENTION, INCLUDING HIS IDENTIFICATION AND PERSONAL DOCUMENTS. IF THE GOVERNMENT CHOOSES TO PURSUE RENEWED DETENTION OF PETITIONER, IT MUST FIRST PROVIDE HIM WITH NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT A BOND HEARING, ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CYNTHIA M. RUFE ON 11/6/26. 11/6/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL)
Main Document: Memorandum and/or Opinion Order
#10
Nov 06, 2026
Notice - Compliance with Court Order
Main Document: Notice - Compliance with Court Order

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GARASOV
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RIFE
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