U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit • 26-01146

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Jan 27, 2026

Federal prisoner's habeas corpus case docketed. U.S. Appeal. Transcript information sheet due by 02/10/2026. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, Kristi L. Noem, Samuel Olson and United States Department of Homeland Security by 02/02/2026. Appellant's brief due on or before 03/09/2026 for Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, Kristi L. Noem, Samuel Olson and United States Department of Homeland Security. [1] [7501062] [26-1146] (AD) [Entered: 01/28/2026 12:28 PM]

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Jan 28, 2026

ORDER: A preliminary review of the short record suggests that the judgment is deficient. A judgment must provide relief to which the prevailing party is entitled. Hyland v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co., 885 F.3d 482, 483 (7th Cir. 2018). The judgment entered in this case fails to do so. It is insufficient to state only that judgement is entered in favor of the habeas corpus petitioner without providing relief, and the judgment itself must be self-contained and specify the relief awarded. See Johnson v. Acevedo, 572 F.3d 398, 400 (7th Cir. 2009). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that appellants and appellee each shall file, on or before February 11, 2026, a brief memorandum stating why this appeal should not be remanded to the district court to enter a proper judgment. Briefing is SUSPENDED pending further court order. (See order for further details) [7501091] JXK [2] [7501091] [26-1146] (AP) [Entered: 01/28/2026 02:02 PM]