Western District of Michigan • 1:26-cv-00294

Mercado Rojas v. Raycraft

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Case Information

Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to: Robert James Jonker
Referred to: Phillip J. Green
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: February 17, 2026
Last Activity: March 02, 2026

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 27, 2026
PETITION for writ of habeas corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Carlos Jesus Mercado Rojas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - July 8, 2025, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Pending Asylum, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Social Security Card, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Michigan Driver's License, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Maldonado, Amy) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jan 27, 2026
FILING FEE PAID re 1 by petitioner Carlos Jesus Mercado Rojas in the amount of $5, receipt number AMIWDC-7966968 (Maldonado, Amy)
#2
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE that this case has been assigned to Robert J. Jonker (mlc) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jan 28, 2026
(NON-DOCUMENT) ATTORNEY APPEARANCE of Jacob Carlton on behalf of respondents Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Carlton, Jacob)
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Order to Show Cause (Habeas Immigration Case)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause (Habeas Immigration Case)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Feb 03, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1 by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit B - Order of the Immigration Judge) (Carlton, Jacob) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Feb 06, 2026
RESPONSE TO ANSWER TO COMPLAINT/PETITION re 4 Order to Show Cause filed by petitioner Carlos Jesus Mercado Rojas (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - AILA Practice Alert) (Maldonado, Amy) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Feb 13, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 13, 2026
BRIEF in support of MOTION for leave to file a Sur-Reply 6 filed by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Carlton, Jacob) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: BRIEF
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE regarding compliance with LCivR 7.1(d) re MOTION for leave to file a Sur-Reply 6 filed by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Carlton, Jacob) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
Habeas RECAP PACER
#9
Feb 17, 2026
Opinion
Main Document: Opinion
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to File
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Feb 17, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
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#12
Feb 25, 2026
STATUS REPORT submitted for filing by respondents Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Audio of Bond Hearing, # 2 Exhibit B - Hearing Notice) (Carlton, Jacob) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: STATUS
Habeas RECAP PACER
Feb 25, 2026
Remark: The Clerk's Office is in receipt of the digital media (Exhibit A) in relation to the Respondents' Status Report (ECF No. 12 ). This digital media will be retained as part of the official court record for this case. (nks)
#13
Mar 02, 2026
UPDATED STATUS REPORT submitted for filing by respondents Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bond Order) (Carlton, Jacob) Modified text on 3/2/2026 (mlc) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document: UPDATED
Habeas RECAP PACER
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