Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-00254

#1

Jan 30, 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-13497664. Filed by Ervin DIAZ ROMERO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Georgalas, Lauren) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#2

Jan 30, 2026

Order of Referral to Magistrate Judge. Petitioner filed a petition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (R. 1 ). Upon consideration, and pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this matter is hereby assigned to the administrative track and referred for report and recommended decision to United States Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong, which referral shall include the issuance by the Magistrate Judge of any order requiring the respondent to answer, service of the petition, or any appropriate order directed to this matter, pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 Cases. (See Rule 1(b) of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 cases, which extends the application of the Rules to habeas corpus petitions not filed under § 2254.) To the extent Petitioner requests expedited consideration, the Court leaves it to the sound discretion of the Magistrate Judge whether expedited briefing is appropriate in this matter. Judge David A. Ruiz on 1/30/2026. (G,CA) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 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 Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong. (M,Do)

Jan 30, 2026

Judge David A. Ruiz assigned to case. (M,Do)

#3

Feb 02, 2026

Magistrate Judge's Initial Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong on 2/2/2026. (K,L) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and 3 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order mailed to U.S. Attorney General at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530 and to Office of U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 801 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 on 2/2/2026. Both documents were also delivered via e-mail. (K,L)

#5

Mar 02, 2026

Dismiss Case

#6

Mar 04, 2026

Order on Motion to dismiss case