Case: Abrego Garcia v. Noem

8:25-cv-02780 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Aug. 25, 2025

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Case Summary

This habeas petition arose out of the events documented in Abrego Garcia v Noem. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the events of the proceeding case prior to reading the summary of this case.  The petitioner in this case is Kilmar Armando Abrego-Garcia, a citizen and native of El Salvador. In March 2025, Abrego-Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite having Temporary Protected Status. The government admitted the deportation was an error but refused to facilitate Abrego-Garc…

This habeas petition arose out of the events documented in Abrego Garcia v NoemWe recommend familiarizing yourself with the events of the proceeding case prior to reading the summary of this case.

 The petitioner in this case is Kilmar Armando Abrego-Garcia, a citizen and native of El Salvador. In March 2025, Abrego-Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite having Temporary Protected Status. The government admitted the deportation was an error but refused to facilitate Abrego-Garcia’s return to the U.S. After Abrego-Garcia filed a habeas petition, the court promptly ordered the government to facilitate his return. The Supreme Court affirmed this decision. When the government finally returned Abrego-Garcia to the U.S., it indicted him in Tennessee on human trafficking charges.

On August 22, 2025, Abrego-Garcia was released on bail in Tennessee. The Tennessee court ordered that, in the event the government sought to remove Abrego-Garcia to a third country, written notice be provided to “Abrego-Garcia and all counsel of record . . . at least seventy-two hours prior to commencing removal.” Following his release, the government notified Abrego-Garcia’s counsel that it intended to remove him to Uganda. Without forewarning to Abrego-Garcia himself, the government took him into ICE detention to begin removal proceedings. Abrego-Garcia filed this renewed petition for habeas corpus in the United States District of Maryland. Judge Xinis, the judge presiding over Abrego-Garcia's original petition, is also presiding over this case.

The petitioner alleges that under  8 U.S.C. § 1231(b)(2), he is entitled to designate the country to which he will be deported to. In Uganda, the petitioner claims he would face torture or refulgent to El Salvador. In addition, under Zadvydas, the statutory period under which the government could lawfully detain Abrego-Garcia has expired. He also alleged that his detention does not bear any "reasonable relation to a legitimate government purpose and is punitive in purpose and effect" therefore, violating the Due Process Clause. Lastly, the petitioner claimed that the deportation order is not executable. The removal order for the petitioner was executed when he was removed to El Salvador, and a removal order cannot be executed twice. Since the petitioner has not illegally reentered the United States, there is no valid deportation order under which the petitioner can be deported.

On August 27, Judge Xinis enjoined the government from removing Abrego-Garcia. In addition, she ordered that the government ensure he remain detained within 200 miles of the Greenbelt, Maryland courthouse. The court also explicitly directed the Government to produce all evidence concerning removal to “Eswatini or any other country” and to present that evidence before or during the October 10, 2025.

Two weeks after the close of the record, the government announced that it intended to remove the Petitioner to the Republic of Liberia through a bare notice under the docket with no signed declaration.

On October 30, 2025, Judge Xinis granted the government's motion for leave to transport Abrego-Garcia to Tennessee for his criminal hearing. Judge Xinis ordered that on conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, the government must return Abrego-Garcia within three business days to a facility that complies with the court's previous injunction.

A week later, the government moved to dissolve the preliminary injunction and for the court to permit the government to deport Abrego-Garcia to Liberia. As a threshold matter, the government claimed that Abrego-Garcia is a member of the D.V.D class and must present his claims in Massachusetts, where the class action is being heard. Further, the government alleged that Abrego-Garcia's renewed habeas claims were precluded by 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii), (a)(5), (b)(9), and (g), as well as FARRA § 2242(d). 

On November 11, 2025, Abrego-Garcia submitted further evidence in support of his habeas petition to confirm that Costa Rica remained willing to accept Abrego Garcia and offer him legal residency.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (12/5/2025)

Related Cases

Abrego Garcia v. Noem, District of Maryland (2025)

United States v. Garcia, Middle District of Tennessee (2025)

Abrego Garcia v. Noem, District of Maryland (2025)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Defendant

Cardin, Zachary Aaron (Maryland)

Guynn, Jonathan David (Maryland)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Cooper, Jonathan Gordon (Maryland)

Gandhi, Rina Mahesh (Maryland)

Horton, Olivia G. (Maryland)

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8:25-cv-02780

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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8:25-cv-02780

Order

Abrego Garcia v. Noem et al.

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191591/abrego-garcia-v-noem/

Last updated Dec. 8, 2025, 1:02 a.m.

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PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B (PUB), # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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Aug. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Gordon Cooper on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Simon Y Sandoval-Moshenberg on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rina Mahesh Gandhi on behalf of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Gandhi, Rina) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on May 28, 2025 (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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Sealed Document(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit B 6 to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER: A recorded call has been scheduled for today, August 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Instructions were emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew J. Rossman (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188487.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sascha N. Rand (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188522.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Olivia G. Horton (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12188535.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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Telephone Conference held on 8/25/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis. (Court Reporter: Renee Ewing) (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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ORAL ORDER directing that, at least until a schedule is set, Petitioner Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not to be moved from his current detention facility, principally to preserve access to both his criminal and habeas counsel, and further directing that he is not to be removed from the United States. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

Paperless Notice to USAO re Alien Detainee Habeas Petition

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Petitioner's full name and A# 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 (8/25/2025 at 8:46 a.m.). Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kns, Deputy Clerk)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 08/25/2025, before Judge Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Renee Ewing, Telephone number 301-344-3227. Total number of pages filed: 18. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/24/2025. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

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NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Respondents' Briefing Schedule Proposal (Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

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NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Petitioner's Proposed Briefing Schedule (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary Aaron Cardin on behalf of All Defendants (Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER: A virtual scheduling conference has been set for August 27, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. A zoom link will be emailed to the parties prior to the proceeding. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/25/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) Modified on 8/26/2025 (kns). (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

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Scheduling Conference held on 8/27/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis. (Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - via ZoomGov) (tds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

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LETTER ORDER. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 8/27/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Andrew J. Rossman. Directing attorney Andrew J. Rossman to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sascha N Rand. Directing attorney Sascha N Rand to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Olivia G. Horton. Directing attorney Olivia G. Horton to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 8/27/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Status Conf held via Zoom - on 8/27/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/3/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/1/2025.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

Sept. 2, 2025

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-[FILED IN ERROR, per Atty's Request]- NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of All Defendants (O'Hickey, Bridget) Modified on 9/5/2025 (bas). (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sept. 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Bridget O'Hickey on behalf of All Defendants (O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sept. 5, 2025

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MOTION for Other Relief Leave to Serve Document Requests by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

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Sept. 18, 2025

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RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

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Sept. 22, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

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Sept. 24, 2025

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MOTION to Continue Hearing by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

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LETTER ORDER Granting Respondents' Motion to Continue 30 ); Converting Evidentiary Hearing set for 10/6/2025 to in-person Status Conference. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 9/26/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 9/26/2025 (bas). (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

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RESPONSE re 28 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

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15 Proposed Order

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Sept. 29, 2025

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Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

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Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit K to to Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 32 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

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ORDER Granting 29 Motion to Exceed Page Limitation for Petitioner's Reply to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 9/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

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MOTION to Stay by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Cardin, Zachary) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 36 MOTION to Stay filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

Oct. 2, 2025

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NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Immigration Judge Decision and Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (PUB), # 2 Exhibit B)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

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Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

Oct. 2, 2025

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Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibit A to Notice of Immigration Judge Decision and Order 38 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

Oct. 2, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 27 MOTION for Other Relief Leave to Serve Document Requests filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

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Oct. 2, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nithya Pathalam (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12269825.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 42 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nithya Pathalam. Directing attorney Nithya Pathalam to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering. Signed by Clerk on 10/3/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

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Status Conference held on 10/6/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ernesto H Molina, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Molina, Ernesto) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/6/2025: # 1 Flattened Notice of Attorney Appearance) (bg3s). (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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INFORMATIVE QC NOTICE: 45 Notice of Appearance filed by Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, Pam Bondi, Nikita Baker was filed incorrectly. **Not all pdf documents were flattened prior to filing. All pdfs uploaded to CM/ECF MUST BE FLATTENED for all future filings. Failure to comply may result in rejected filings and delays in case processing. **This filing has been corrected by court staff and no further corrective action is required. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Oct. 6, 2025

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ORDER denying 36 Respondents' Motion to Stay; directing that the Court shall hold an evidentiary hearing on 10/10/2025 at 11:00 AM. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/6/2025. (bg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Status Conference - held on 10/06/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 48. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/10/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia of Ghana Foreign Minister Statement Regarding Third Country Removal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

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Evidentiary Hearing held on 10/10/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Oct. 10, 2025

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Exhibit List by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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Exhibit List by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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Stipulation re: Return of exhibits to Counsel. (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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Sealed Document(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Evidentiary Hearing - held on 10/10/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 257. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/3/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/13/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/12/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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RESPONSE re 56 Notice (Other) filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER: A virtual proceeding has been scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Instructions will be emailed to the parties. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/27/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

Oct. 27, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Drew C Ensign on behalf of All Defendants (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

Oct. 27, 2025

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(O'Hickey, Bridget) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan David Guynn on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Guynn, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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Status Conference held on 10/27/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - Zoom) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER For the reasons stated in todays' Status Conference, the parties are to meet and confer and submit a Joint Status Report, to include proposed briefing and hearing dates, by Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/27/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Virtual Status Conference - held on 10/27/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/18/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/26/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER: A Motions Hearing has been scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/28/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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PAPERLESS ORDER: The Motions Hearing set for November 21, 2025 has been RESCHEDULED to November 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/29/2025. (tb2s, Chambers) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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MOTION Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period (Unopposed) by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 68 MOTION Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period (Unopposed) attaching proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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ORDER Granting 68 Motion Leave of Court to Transport Petitioner to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a Temporary Period. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 10/30/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

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RESPONSE re 63 Order, 65 Status Report Supplemental, Memorandum In Support of Habeas Petition filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

1 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit G

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8 Exhibit H

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9 Exhibit I

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10 Exhibit J

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11 Exhibit K

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12 Exhibit L

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13 Proposed Order

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Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Bond Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit D - BIA Bond Appeal Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit E - DHS Decision (Public), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit F - DOS letter (Pub), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit G - Liberia Note (Pub), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit H - Liberian Press Release, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit I - USCIS Interview Notes (Pub), # 8 Exhibit Exhibit J - USCIS Screening Notice, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit K - Declaration of Robert L. Cerna, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit L - ICE Notice of Revocation, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit M - DVD Application for Stay, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit N - DVD Stay Opposition, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit O - DVD Reply in Support of Stay, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit P - DVD Motion for Clarification, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit Q - Opposition to Clarification, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit R - Reply in Support of Clarification, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit S - Declaration of John E. Cantu (Pub))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

1 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Bond Decision

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3 Exhibit Exhibit E - DHS Decision (Public)

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4 Exhibit Exhibit F - DOS letter (Pub)

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5 Exhibit Exhibit G - Liberia Note (Pub)

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6 Exhibit Exhibit H - Liberian Press Release

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7 Exhibit Exhibit I - USCIS Interview Notes (Pub)

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8 Exhibit Exhibit J - USCIS Screening Notice

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9 Exhibit Exhibit K - Declaration of Robert L. Cerna

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10 Exhibit Exhibit L - ICE Notice of Revocation

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11 Exhibit Exhibit M - DVD Application for Stay

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12 Exhibit Exhibit N - DVD Stay Opposition

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13 Exhibit Exhibit O - DVD Reply in Support of Stay

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14 Exhibit Exhibit P - DVD Motion for Clarification

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15 Exhibit Exhibit Q - Opposition to Clarification

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16 Exhibit Exhibit R - Reply in Support of Clarification

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17 Exhibit Exhibit S - Declaration of John E. Cantu (Pub)

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Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B (SEALED), # 2 Exhibit C (SEALED), # 3 Exhibit D (SEALED), # 4 Exhibit F (SEALED), # 5 Exhibit G (SEALED), # 6 Exhibit H (SEALED), # 7 Exhibit L (SEALED), # 8 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

74

Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits accompanying Petitioner's Supplemental Brief in Support of Habeas Petition 73 by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

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-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit E - DHS Decision (sealed), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit F - DOS Letter (sealed), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit G - Liberia Note (sealed), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit I - USCIS Interview Notes (sealed), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit J - USCIS Notice of Screening (sealed), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit S - Declaration of John E. Cantu (sealed))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Nov. 7, 2025

Nov. 7, 2025

76

Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)

Nov. 8, 2025

Nov. 8, 2025

77

NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem Filing of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motiont to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motion to Seal Exhibits E, F, G, I, J, and S)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)

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Nov. 8, 2025

Nov. 8, 2025

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NOTICE by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Regarding Respondents' Motion to Dissolve the Preliminary Injunction (ECF 72))(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/08/2025)

Nov. 8, 2025

Nov. 8, 2025

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QC NOTICE: 74 Motion to Seal filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 74 . (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

80

NOTICE by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 74 Interim MOTION to Seal Exhibits accompanying Petitioner's Supplemental Brief in Support of Habeas Petition 73 (Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

Nov. 10, 2025

Nov. 10, 2025

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MOTION to Strike 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction, 75 Notice of Filing Exhibit or Attachment Under Seal,, (Redacted Version) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

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Nov. 13, 2025

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-SEALED - NOTICE of Filing Under Seal Petitioner's Letter Motion to Strike by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia re 81 MOTION to Strike 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction, 75 Notice of Filing Exhibit or Attachment Under Seal,, (Redacted Version) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

83

Interim MOTION to Seal Letter Motion to Strike 82 and Proposed Order by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

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Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

84

PAPERLESS ORDER To allow the Court and the parties sufficient time to review the parties' response briefs due tomorrow, November 14, the Court will schedule a recorded status call on Monday, November 17 at 12:30 PM to discuss the possible need for an evidentiary hearing on Thursday, November 20, and if so, which witnesses the parties wish to call. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/13/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

85

-SEALED-RESPONSE re 71 Response,, Memorandum, to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief filed by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit T - Diplomatic Note, # 2 Exhibit U - Note Verbale)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

86

Interim MOTION to Seal Respondents' Response to Petitioner's Supplemental Brief and Exhibits T and U by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

87

RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 72 MOTION for Other Relief Dissolution of Preliminary Injunction (CORRECTED version of ECF 87 ) filed by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Errata)(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/15/2025)

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Nov. 15, 2025

Nov. 15, 2025

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Telephone Conference held on 11/17/2025 before Judge Paula Xinis.(Court Reporter: Paula Leeper - 2C) (bus, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

90

ORDER Granting 81 Motion to Strike;. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/17/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

Nov. 17, 2025

Nov. 17, 2025

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MOTION to Seal Evidentiary Hearing and Scheduled Argument Related to Sealed Documents by Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Molina, Ernesto) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings - Telephonic Status Conference - held on 11/17/2025, before Judge Paula Xinis. Court Reporter/Transcriber Paula Leeper, Telephone number (301)344-3229. Total number of pages filed: 23. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Redaction Request due 12/10/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/17/2026.(pl, Court Reporter) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

93

NOTICE of Appearance by Shane A. Young on behalf of Nikita Baker, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem (Young, Shane) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

94

LETTER ORDER Denying 86 Motion to Seal. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/19/2025. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

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ORDER: For the reasons stated in the Court's Order at ECF No. 94, the Court DENIES IN PART ECF No. 91 Motion to Seal Evidentiary Hearing and Scheduled Argument Related to Sealed Documents and holds in abeyance what portion, if any, of the evidentiary hearing will be under seal. Signed by Judge Paula Xinis on 11/19/2025. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

96

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Courtney Daukas (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12366402.) by Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia(Cooper, Jonathan) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 25, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a El Salvador national residing in Maryland.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Department of Homeland Security (District of Columbia), Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Habeas Corpus, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241-2253; 2254; 2255

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 8:25-cv-02780

Special Case Type(s):

Habeas

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Deportation - criteria

Deportation - judicial review

Detention - criteria

Temporary protected status