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Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to:
James R. Knepp II
Referred to:
James E. Grimes Jr.
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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February 26, 2026
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#1
Jan 15, 2026
Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number AOHNDC-13473122. Filed by Huanfang Hu. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J) (Nemecek, Julia) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Filing of Supplemental Exhibit filed by Huanfang Hu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K: Index of Supporting Exhibits)Related document(s) 1 .(Nemecek, Julia) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Notice
Jan 16, 2026
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (D,Ju)
Jan 16, 2026
Judge James R. Knepp II assigned to case. (D,Ju)
#3
Jan 20, 2026
Supplement to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),,, - Civil Cover Sheet (Page 2), filed by Huanfang Hu. Related document(s) 1 . (Nemecek, Julia) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Supplement
Jan 20, 2026
Automatic Reference [non-document] of Administrative Action to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. pursuant to Local Rule 72.2. Judge James R. Knepp II on 1/20/2026. (S,JM)
Jan 20, 2026
Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a complete Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Counsel was contacted regarding missing page 2. of the Civil Cover Sheet. They will file page 2. promptly. Related document(s) 1 . (D,Ju)
Jan 20, 2026
Automatic Reference of Administrative Action
#4
Jan 21, 2026
Magistrate Judges Initial Order
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Magistrate Judges Initial Order
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Attorney Appearance by Angelita Cruz Bridges filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Bridges, Angelita) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Attorney
#6
Jan 23, 2026
Extension (answer complaint)
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Extension (answer complaint)
Jan 23, 2026
Order on Motion for extension of time to answer
Jan 23, 2026
Order [non-document] Respondents' Motion for extension of time to answer, Doc. 6, is granted in part. Respondents are to answer by February 11, 2026. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 01/23/2026. (M,MT)
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Notice of Compliance of Judge's Order filed by Huanfang Hu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L-Shipping label to Secretary of DHS, # 2 Exhibit M-Shipping label to AUSA Cruz Bridges, # 3 Exhibit N-Shipping label to Kevin Raycraft, # 4 Exhibit O-Shipping label to Attorney General)(Nemecek, Julia) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
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Notice
#9
Feb 11, 2026
Response in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Acting Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Record of Deportable alien, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Hu Written Pleading, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Form I-261.Hu Additional Charges., # 4 Exhibit 4 - Hu COV Order, # 5 Exhibit 5 -July Motion for Bond and Order, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Motion to Reconsider and Order, # 7 Exhibit 7- Hu August.Second Bond Request, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Third Bond Request, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Bond Order 3rd request and Decision Memo, # 10 Exhibit 10- Notice of Bond Appeal, # 11 Exhibit 11 - BIA Motion to Remand, # 12 Exhibit 12- Jan 28. BIA Hearing NoticeJan 28. BIA Hearing Notice) (Bridges, Angelita) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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Response
Feb 11, 2026
Order [non-document] Any reply by the Petitioner to the Respondent's opposition is due on February 23, 2026. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 02/11/2026. (M,MT)
Feb 11, 2026
Order
#10
Feb 20, 2026
Reply to Return of Writ filed by Huanfang Hu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Federal Judge Vacating the BIA'S Matter of Hurtado) (Nemecek, Julia) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Reply
#11
Feb 26, 2026
Report and Recommendation
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Report and Recommendation