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Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to:
James L. Robart
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
February 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9443748) filed by Ferdinand Kipkorir Kibor. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Theriot-Orr, Devin) Modified on 2/3/2026. NEF regenerated to AUSA (JDM). Modified on 2/3/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (JDM). (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 02, 2026
APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Japheth N. Matemu FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Petitioner Ferdinand Kipkorir Kibor (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-9443770 (Theriot-Orr, Devin) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document:
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Feb 03, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 2/17/2026, Replies due by 2/23/2026, by Judge James L. Robart. (JDM) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
Feb 03, 2026
NOTICE TO FILER: ***Case Terminated-Incorrect Division*** Civil case number 3:26-cv-05092 has been terminated. The incorrect divisional office was selected by the filer upon case opening. This case has now been assigned a Seattle case number. All future filings shall bear the following case number and Judge assignment: 2:26-cv-00390-JLR. Before initiating a new case, please review the Attorney Case Opening Guide (PDF) to determine the correct divisional jurisdiction. (JDM)
Feb 03, 2026
Notice to Filer
Feb 04, 2026
Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 2 by attorney Japheth N Matemu will not be processed at this time. The Pro Hac attorney must submit a Pro Hac Vice access request via Manage My Account on PACER, under the Maintenance tab. See page 2 of the Pro Hac Vice Application Guide for detailed instructions. Please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 206-370-8400 or WAWD_Admissions@wawd.uscourts.gov with additional questions. (Ad hoc Attorney Japheth N Matemu) (CDA)
Feb 04, 2026
Notice to PHV and Local Counsel Unable to Process Application
#4
Feb 12, 2026
ORDER re 2 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Japheth N Matemu for Ferdinand Kipkorir Kibor, by Clerk Joshua C. Lewis. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Feb 12, 2026
Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Feb 17, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#7
Feb 17, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#8
Feb 17, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#9
Feb 23, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#10
Feb 25, 2026
Notice of Change of Address/Change of Name
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Notice of Change of Address/Change of Name
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Kibor
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