IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE: :
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FILING PROCEDURES IN ALIEN : STANDING ORDER
DETAINEE CASES :
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In order to facilitate prompt assignment of a judge to newly filed cases with Nature of Suit
463 (Habeas Corpus: Alien Detainee) and 465 (Other Immigration Actions) that have been filed
outside of Clerk’s Office business hours, counsel for the Petitioner shall immediately notify the
Clerk’s Office that a petition has been filed and that the case is ready for assignment, in accordance
with the Court’s procedures for after-hours and emergency matters
https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/after-hours-and-emergency-matters. Counsel should follow these
procedures after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, as well as on weekends and federal holidays.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Wendy Beetlestone .
Wendy Beetlestone
Chief Judge
Date: May 22, 2026
