District of Maryland • 1:25-cv-04302

#1

Dec 31, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Alazar Shemondi Meles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, I-862 Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit 2, Release on Recognizance, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

Dec 31, 2025

Case Assigned to Judge Paula Xinis. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Dec 31, 2025

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12443555(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)

#2

Jan 02, 2026

Joint MOTION Joint Motion for a Briefing Schedule re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Alazar Shemondi Meles (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/02/2026)

#3

Jan 05, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Joint Motion for a Briefing Schedule. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 1/5/2026. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#4

Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Beatrice C. Thomas on behalf of All Defendants (Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#5

Jan 07, 2026

RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jeremy Bacon, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#6

Jan 07, 2026

RESPONSE re 5 Response, Memorandum in Opposition to Respondents' Motion to Dismiss and Reply Memorandum in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Alazar Shemondi Meles. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#7

Jan 08, 2026

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A Motions Hearing has been scheduled for January 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2C, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, before Judge Paula Xinis. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#8

Jan 08, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: The Motions Hearing scheduled for January 15, 2025 has been converted to a virtual proceeding. Instructions will be emailed to the parties twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the proceeding. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 1/8/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#9

Jan 15, 2026

NOTICE by Alazar Shemondi Meles re 6 Response, (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#10

Jan 15, 2026

Motion Hearing held on 1/15/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus before Judge Paula Xinis.(FTR - Ulander - 2C.) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#11

Jan 15, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Alazar Shemondi Meles; directing within 14 days of the date of this Order, upon Petitioner's request, Petitioner shall receive a bond hearing as set forth; directing Respondents to file status report within 24 hours after Petitioner receives his bond review hearing as set forth; directing the Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter to enforce compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 1/15/2026. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#12

Jan 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Jeremy Bacon, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause Motion for Immediate Release or Order to Show Cause by Alazar Shemondi Meles (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#14

Jan 27, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER DIRECTING the Respondents to Respond to ECF No. 13 by close of business tomorrow addressing what, if any, authority does ICE rest its refusal to accept Petitioner's payment of bond and release him. Respondents shall also show cause why this Court should not order Petitioner's immediate release for failure to comply with the governing law, the IJ's bond determination, and this Court's previous orders. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 1/27/2026. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#15

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Leah Nicole Haynes on behalf of Alazar Shemondi Meles (Haynes, Leah) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#16

Jan 28, 2026

RESPONSE re 14 Order,, 13 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Motion for Immediate Release or Order to Show Cause filed by Jeremy Bacon, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#17

Feb 04, 2026

STATUS REPORT (Joint Status Report by the Parties) by Jeremy Bacon, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Thomas, Beatrice) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#18

Feb 17, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER: For the reasons stated at ECF No. 17, the petition is dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 2/17/2026. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)