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Case Information
Filed: September 18, 2025
Assigned to:
Michael T. Liburdi
Referred to:
Camille D. Bibles
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: January 13, 2026
Last Activity:
May 15, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)(TRO Requested). Filing fee received: $5.00, receipt number AAZDC-24749309 filed by Fausto Elias Montijo. (submitted by Mika Galilee-Belfer) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(REK) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
#2
Sep 18, 2025
EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Fausto Elias Montijo. (submitted by Mika Galilee-Belfer) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(REK) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
#3
Sep 18, 2025
SUMMONS Submitted by Fausto Elias Montijo. (submitted by Mika Galilee-Belfer) (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(REK) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Submitted
#4
Sep 18, 2025
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (REK) (Entered: 09/19/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Assignment
#5
Sep 22, 2025
ORDER: Counsel for Petitioner must immediately serve the Petition upon Respondents. If not already issued, the Clerk's Office must issue any properly completed summonses. The Clerk of Court must immediately transmit by email a copy of this Order and a copy of the Petition and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, and Motion for Limited Discovery (Docs. 1 and 2 ) to the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, to the attention of Katherine Branch at katherine.branch@usdoj.gov, Melissa Kroeger at melissa.kroeger@usdoj.gov, and Lon Leavitt at lon.leavitt@usdoj.gov. Respondents must respond to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction 2 no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025. Petitioner may file a reply no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Susan M Brnovich on 9/22/2025. (KLG) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#6
Sep 22, 2025
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (KLG). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 09/22/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Issued
#7
Sep 22, 2025
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: 3 Summons Submitted filed by Fausto Elias Montijo. Multiple defendants listed on one summons. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile corrected document. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KLG) (Entered: 09/22/2025)
#8
Sep 22, 2025
*SUMMONS Submitted (Amended) by Fausto Elias Montijo . (Attachments: # 1 Summons Amended ASUA, # 2 Summons Amended Fred Figueroa, # 3 Summons Amended John Cantu, # 4 Summons Amended Kristi Noem, # 5 Summons Amended Pam Bondi, # 6 Summons Amended Todd Lyons)(Galilee-Belfer, Mika) *Modified to correct event and text on 9/23/2025 (REK). (Entered: 09/22/2025)
Main Document:
Amended Doc (NOT Motion/Complaint/Cross/Counter/3rd Party Claim)
Sep 22, 2025
Notice of Deficiency (Text Only)
#9
Sep 23, 2025
Summons Reissued as to Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, and Civil Process Clerk at U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona. (REK). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 09/23/2025)
Main Document:
Summons Reissued
#10
Sep 24, 2025
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Neil Singh appearing for Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. . (Singh, Neil) (Entered: 09/24/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#11
Oct 03, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Singh, Neil) (Entered: 10/03/2025)
#12
Oct 09, 2025
*REPLY to Response to Motion re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Fausto Elias Montijo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit E) (Galilee-Belfer, Mika) *Modified to correct filer on 10/10/2025 (DXD). (Entered: 10/09/2025)
#13
Oct 09, 2025
*REPLY to Response to Motion re: 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Fausto Elias Montijo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit D, # 3 Exhibit E) (Galilee-Belfer, Mika) *Modified to correct filer on 10/10/2025 (DXD). (Entered: 10/09/2025)
#14
Oct 20, 2025
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241), by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Singh, Neil) (Entered: 10/20/2025)
#15
Oct 22, 2025
MOTION to Expedite TRO 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Fausto Elias Montijo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Motion to expedite TRO proposed order)(Galilee-Belfer, Mika) (Entered: 10/22/2025)
Main Document:
Expedite
#16
Nov 26, 2025
NOTICE by Fausto Elias Montijo re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241), . (Galilee-Belfer, Mika) (Entered: 11/26/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#17
Nov 26, 2025
NOTICE re: Response to Petitioner's Supplement by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: 16 Notice (Other) . (Singh, Neil) (Entered: 11/26/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#18
Dec 01, 2025
NOTICE re: 2nd Supplemental Response Regarding the Bautista Class Action by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re: 17 Notice (Other) . (Singh, Neil) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#19
Dec 08, 2025
MOTION for Hearing on Motion by Fausto Elias Montijo. (Galilee-Belfer, Mika) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
Main Document:
Hearing on Motion
#20
Dec 19, 2025
MOTION to Supplement re 18 Notice (Other) by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Singh, Neil) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
Main Document:
Supplement
#21
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION for Issuance of Decision by Fausto Elias Montijo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Galilee-Belfer, Mika) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document:
Issuance
#22
Jan 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER: This case has been randomly reassigned to District Judge Michael T Liburdi. Judge Susan M Brnovich no longer assigned to case. All future filings shall reflect the following case number: CV-25-03445-PHX-MTL--CDB. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (WLP) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#23
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ) is granted. FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must provide Petitioner a bond redetermination hearing within seven days or release him from custody under the same conditions that existed before his detention. FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must provide a notice of compliance within three days of releasing Petitioner or providing him a bond hearing. FURTHER ORDERED Any pending motions are denied as moot and the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in Petitioner's favor and close this case. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 1/13/26. (MAP) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#24
Jan 13, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to the Court's Order filed 1/13/2026, Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is granted. Judgment is entered in Petitioner's favor and this case is hereby closed. (KJ) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Judgment
Jan 13, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Judges
#25
Jan 23, 2026
NOTICE re: Compliance by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Fred Figueroa, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Singh, Neil) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#26
Apr 13, 2026
Extension of Time to File Document
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Document
#27
Apr 13, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#28
Apr 14, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Document
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Document
#29
Apr 27, 2026
Attorney Fees
Main Document:
Attorney Fees
#30
May 14, 2026
Response to Motion
Main Document:
Response to Motion
#31
May 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Attorney Fees
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Attorney Fees
Parties
Cantu
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Montijo
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