Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-00460

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Feb 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9459421) filed by Lai Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of John Loveless, # 3 Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Vietnam, # 4 Exhibit ICE Guidance for Third Country Removal, # 5 Exhibit Article on Third Country Deportations, # 6 Exhibit Letter of Support from Employer, # 7 Exhibit Letter of Support from Niece, # 8 Exhibit Letter of Support from Ex-Wife, # 9 Exhibit Letter of Support from Son Huy, # 10 Exhibit Letter of Support from Daughter Lina, # 11 Exhibit Letter of Support from Nephew, # 12 Exhibit Letter of Support from Ex-Brother in Law, # 13 Exhibit Letter of Support from Son Linh, # 14 Exhibit Letter of Support from Former Employer, # 15 Exhibit Letter of Support from Former Employer, # 16 Exhibit Letter of Support from John, # 17 Exhibit Letter of Support from Ramos, # 18 Exhibit Letter of Support from Kevin)(Loveless, John) NEF sent to AUSA and Immigration Habeas Service on 2/9/2026 (HH) (Attachment 1 replaced due to malformed PDF on 2/9/2026) (HH) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

#2

Feb 09, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 2/23/2026, Replies due by 3/2/2026, by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (HH) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#4

Feb 09, 2026

CONSENT by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. Case remains assigned to Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (AQ) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb 09, 2026

Hon. Michelle L. Peterson added. (HH)

Feb 09, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Feb 09, 2026

Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge

#5

Feb 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 23, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Feb 23, 2026

Declaration

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Feb 23, 2026

Declaration

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Feb 24, 2026

Order on Motion

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Feb 24, 2026

Judgment by Court