District of Nebraska • 8:25-cv-00555

#1

Sep 11, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANEDC-5404555), by Attorney Jamie L. Arango on behalf of Joel Ramirez Melgar (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#2

Sep 11, 2025

MOTION Order to Show Cause by Attorney Jamie L. Arango on behalf of Petitioner Joel Ramirez Melgar.(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

#3

Sep 12, 2025

TEXT NOTICE OF JUDGES ASSIGNED: Senior Judge John M. Gerrard and Magistrate Judge Ryan C. Carson assigned. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c)(2), the parties are notified that, if all parties consent, a magistrate judge may conduct a civil action or proceeding, including a jury or nonjury trial, subject to the courts rules and policies governing the assignment of judges in civil cases. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 73; NEGenR 1.4. (LRM) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

#4

Sep 12, 2025

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Order to Show Cause. The petitioner's motion for an order to show cause 2 is granted. The petitioner shall serve his petition and a copy of this order on the respondents as soon as is practicable, and file proof of such service with the Court. The respondents shall, within three business days of being served, make a return certifying the true cause of the petitioner's detention and showing cause why the writ should not be granted, unless they file a motion showing good cause for additional time to respond, not to exceed twenty days. The petitioner may reply in support of his petition within three business days of the respondent's return, unless he files a motion showing good cause for additional time to reply. When briefing is complete, the Court will set a prompt hearing on this matter. The respondents are enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States or from the District of Nebraska until further order of the Court. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. (DCD) (Entered: 09/12/2025)

Sep 12, 2025

Assignment of Judges

#5

Sep 15, 2025

STRICKEN - SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Todd M. Lyons on 9/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit service on lyons)(Arango, Jamie) Modified on 9/16/2025 to strike per order 15 (ADB). (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#6

Sep 15, 2025

STRICKEN - SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Peter Berg on 9/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Burg/Gill)(Arango, Jamie) Modified on 9/16/2025 to strike per order 16 (ADB). (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#7

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Peter Berg regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#8

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Pam Bondi regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#9

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Allen Gill regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#10

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Kristi Noem regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#11

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Gene Samuelson regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#12

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#13

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Todd Lyons regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#14

Sep 15, 2025

Summons Requested as to Donald J Trump regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

#15

Sep 16, 2025

TEXT STRIKE ORDER that Pursuant to NEGenR 1.3(a)(4), the Summons Returned Executed 5 is stricken for the following reason: document filed in incorrect case. Ordered by Deputy Clerk. (ADB) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

#16

Sep 16, 2025

TEXT STRIKE ORDER that Pursuant to NEGenR 1.3(a)(4), the Summons Returned Executed 6 is stricken for the following reason: document filed in incorrect case. Ordered by Deputy Clerk. (ADB) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

#17

Sep 16, 2025

Summons Issued as to defendants Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Gene Samuelson, Donald J. Trump. YOU MUST PRINT YOUR ISSUED SUMMONS, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT. PAPER COPIES WILL NOT BE MAILED. (LRM) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

Sep 16, 2025

Strike Order

#18

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Peter Berg on 9/20/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Berg/Gill)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#19

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Pamela Bondi on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Bondi)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#20

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Todd M. Lyons on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Lyons)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#21

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Gene Samuelson on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Samuelson)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#22

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Allen Gill on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on AUSA)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#23

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Kristi Noem on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Noem)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#24

Sep 25, 2025

SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Donald J. Trump on 9/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Service on Trump)(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

#25

Oct 02, 2025

Summons Requested as to Assistant USA Attorney District of Nebraska regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,, 4 . (Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

#26

Oct 02, 2025

Summons Issued as to Assistant US Attorney District of Nebraska. YOU MUST PRINT YOUR ISSUED SUMMONS, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT. PAPER COPIES WILL NOT BE MAILED. (RMR) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

#27

Oct 08, 2025

RESPONSE to Petition for Habeas Corpus by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#28

Oct 08, 2025

INDEX in support of Response 27 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#29

Oct 08, 2025

DECLARATION regarding Response 27 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit a.DHS Form I-862 Notice to Appear;, # 2 Exhibit b.Form EOIR-43 Notice of ICE Intent to Appeal Custody Redetermination;, # 3 Exhibit c.Form EOIR-26 Notice of Appeal filed by DHS;, # 4 Exhibit d.Revised Notice of In-Person Hearing before the immigration judge;, # 5 Exhibit e.Immigration Court Order by Judge Larsen involving ZUNIGA CORADO, ESTUARDO ESAU, dated 07/24/25 (redacted);, # 6 Exhibit f.Immigration Court Order by Judge Meyer involving ALEMAN DUENAS, JORGE LUIS, dated 09/09/25 (redacted);, # 7 Exhibit g.Immigration Court Order by Judge Morrissey involving RAMOS PEREZ, RICHARD, dated 09/10/2025 (redacted);, # 8 Exhibit h.BIA Order Sustaining DHSs Appeal regarding PALMA-PEREZ, DIEGO, dated 9/23/2025 (redacted); and, # 9 Exhibit i.BIA Order Sustaining DHSs Appeal regarding REYNOSA JACINTO, MARIA, dated 9/29/2025 (redacted).)(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#30

Oct 14, 2025

BRIEF in support of by Attorney Jamie L. Arango on behalf of Petitioner Joel Ramirez Melgar.(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

#31

Oct 20, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Attorney Christopher L. Ferretti on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump (Ferretti, Christopher) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

#32

Oct 29, 2025

REASSIGNMENT ORDER - In the interest of judicial economy, this case is reassigned to District Judge Brian C. Buescher for disposition and remains assigned to Magistrate Judge Ryan C. Carson for judicial supervision. Ordered by Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. (JES) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

#33

Oct 29, 2025

MOTION Relate to 8:25:cv-583 by Attorney Jamie L. Arango on behalf of Petitioner Joel Ramirez Melgar.(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

#34

Oct 29, 2025

OBJECTION to Motion for Miscellaneous Relief 33 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

#35

Oct 29, 2025

TEXT ORDER denying Motion to Relate Case to Existing Case (Filing No. 33 ). Ordered by Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. (JSF) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

Oct 29, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Objection

#36

Nov 25, 2025

STRICKEN - ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS - A hearing on Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is set for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (CDT), in Courtroom Five on the Third Floor of the Roman Hruska Federal Courthouse in Omaha, Nebraska. The hearing will consist of oral arguments and will be based on written submissions already in the record. If any party believes that testimony of a witness or witnesses is required, that party must file a motion not later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, identifying the witness or witnesses the party believes to be necessary and the amount of time examination of that witness is expected to take. Ordered by Judge Brian C. Buescher. (JES) Modified on 11/25/2025 to add the word stricken per Order 37 (JES). (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#37

Nov 25, 2025

TEXT STRIKE ORDER that Pursuant to NEGenR 1.3(a)(4), the Order Setting Hearing 36 is stricken for the following reason: incorrect document filed. Ordered by Judge Brian C. Buescher. (JES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#38

Nov 25, 2025

ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS - A hearing on Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is set for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (CDT), in Courtroom Five on the Third Floor of the Roman Hruska Federal Courthouse in Omaha, Nebraska. The hearing will consist of oral arguments and will be based on written submissions already in the record. If any party believes that testimony of a witness or witnesses is required, that party must file a motion not later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, identifying the witness or witnesses the party believes to be necessary and the amount of time examination of that witness is expected to take. Ordered by Judge Brian C. Buescher. (JES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#39

Nov 25, 2025

MOTION Remote Appearance by Attorney Jamie L. Arango on behalf of Petitioner Joel Ramirez Melgar.(Arango, Jamie) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Nov 25, 2025

Strike Order

#40

Nov 26, 2025

TEXT ORDER - Counsel for Petitioner's Motion For Remote Appearance 39 is hereby GRANTED; Counsel for the Petitioner is permitted to appear virtually via Zoom at the hearing scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The Petitioner is excused from appearing in person. Zoom hearing instructions will be emailed to Petitioner's counsel. Ordered by Judge Brian C. Buescher. (JES) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

Nov 26, 2025

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#41

Dec 01, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD (specific document requested by the Court to be filed) by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Peter Berg, Pamela Bondi, Allen Gill, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J. Trump.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#42

Dec 01, 2025

TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian C. Buescher. Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus held on 12/1/2025. Hearing held in Omaha. Petitioner's attorney appeared by video conference. Petitioner not present. Argument by the parties. The Court takes the matter under advisement. Written order forthcoming. Appearance for Petitioner: Jamie L. Arango; Appearance for Respondents: Eric W. Synowicki. Courtroom Deputy: Juliana Sanchez; Reporter: Rogene Schroder. Time Start: 9:32 AM; Time Stop: 10:17 AM; Time in Court: 45 Minutes. (JES) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

Dec 01, 2025

In Court Hearing

#43

Dec 05, 2025

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS - Ramirez Melgar's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Filing 1, is denied. Ordered by Judge Brian C. Buescher. (JES) (Entered: 12/05/2025)