District of New Mexico • 2:26-cv-00068

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Jan 14, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Isaac Milanzi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Affidavit) (ac) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number 2000635 re 1 Petition (ac)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales and Magistrate Judge Kirtan Khalsa assigned. (ac)

Jan 14, 2026

Filing Fee Received

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Jan 15, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales. The Court orders Respondents to file an answer within 10 business days of service of the petition. (tah) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE of CM/ECF Notification Form by Isaac Milanzi (arp) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

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Feb 06, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Allison Shokes on behalf of Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Ramos (Shokes, Allison) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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Feb 20, 2026

ORDER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Response due by 2/23/2026. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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Mar 05, 2026

Response (when not to a motion)

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Mar 05, 2026

Letter

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Mar 12, 2026

Memorandum Opinion and Order

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Mar 18, 2026

Reply (when not to a motion)

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Mar 26, 2026

Reconsideration

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Mar 26, 2026

Order

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Mar 26, 2026

Declaration

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Mar 26, 2026

Notice of Appeal

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Mar 26, 2026

Appellants Brief

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Mar 26, 2026

Appeal In Forma Pauperis

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Mar 27, 2026

Transmission of Preliminary Record to USCA

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Mar 30, 2026

USCA Information Letter with Case Number 26-2034 for 17 Notice of Appeal filed by Isaac Milanzi. (arp) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

Order

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Apr 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Jansen on behalf of Pam Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Jesus Ramos (Jansen, Scott) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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Apr 15, 2026

Response to Motion

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Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on 14 Motion for Reconsideration; and 15 Motion for Immediate Release Pending Resolution of Motion for Reconsideration: Motion Hearing set for 4/29/2026 at 10:00 AM Remote via Zoom before Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales. (tah)NOTE:1. This proceeding will be held via Zoom Video/Web Conferencing with all participants appearing remotely; the Zoom ID and Passcode will be provided separately to the participants email address of record.2. Participants should connect to the proceeding 15 minutes prior its scheduled start time to allow time for trouble-shooting of any connectivity issues.3. To ensure the record is of the best quality participants are encouraged to utilize a headset to reduce static and background noise; if not using a headset participants must ensure the audio feed at their location is muted when not speaking.*** REMINDER: Recording or broadcasting of this hearing is prohibited. ***[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

ORDER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales re 25 Notice of Hearing on 14 Motion for Reconsideration; and 15 Motion for Immediate Release Pending Resolution of Motion for Reconsideration. The hearing will address whether removal remains reasonably foreseeable. The Government shall submit any evidence regarding its efforts and progress toward removing Petitioner no later than three (3) days before the hearing. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Isaac Milanzi (arp) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Order

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Apr 24, 2026

Status Report

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Apr 29, 2026

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales: Zoom Hearing on held on 4/29/2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. re: 14 Petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration; and 15 Petitioner's Motion for Immediate Release Pending Resolution of Motion for Reconsideration. Present were Petitioner Isaac Milanzi, and Allison Shokes and Scott Jansen on behalf of the government. Petitioner and Mr. Jansen made their statements, and the Court orders the government to supplement the record with what information was communicated from South Africa to ERO as to what the basis is for their belief that Petitioner is Cameroonian on or before 5/24/2026. The government is enjoined from transferring Petitioner out of the District of New Mexico. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Court Reporter Carmela McAlister) (tah) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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Apr 29, 2026

Order

Apr 29, 2026

Motion Hearing

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May 11, 2026

Response (when not to a motion)

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May 21, 2026

Reply (when not to a motion)

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May 22, 2026

Status Report

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May 22, 2026

Response (when not to a motion)