Southern District of Indiana • 1:26-cv-00203

#1

Jan 30, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by GILBERTO ROJAS PEDROZA. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9091475) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Barrow, Kristen) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#2

Jan 30, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner GILBERTO ROJAS PEDROZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for TRO)(Barrow, Kristen) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#3

Jan 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The respondents are notified of the filing of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. A copy of this Order to Show Cause, the petition, and exhibits shall be distributed electronically to the United States Attorney. The respondents will have through February 6, 2026, to answer the allegations of the habeas petition and show cause why the relief sought by the petitioner should not be granted. The petitioner will have four days after service of the answer to reply. The petition represents that the petitioner was in transit from the Clay County Detention Center to the Indianapolis International Airport at the time of filing. Both locations being within this District, the Court finds that this is a proper venue for the habeas corpus action. In addition to responding to the merits of the petition, the respondents must notify the Court of the petitioner's current location and immediate custodian. The respondents must respond to the petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction at the same time they answer the petition. Notwithstanding that motion, the respondents shall not transfer Petitioner outside the jurisdiction of the United States or transfer him to any federal judicial district other than those in the States of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin during the pendency of this habeas petition. (See Order.) Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 1/30/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#4

Feb 02, 2026

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (AJG) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#5

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shelese M. Woods on behalf of Respondents PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, SAMUEL OLSEN. (Woods, Shelese) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#6

Feb 04, 2026

RETURN TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, re 3 Order to Show Cause, filed by PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, SAMUEL OLSEN.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, ERO Documents, # 2 Exhibit 2, Notice to Appear)(Woods, Shelese) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#7

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER - TO SUPPLEMENT RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; The Court ordered the respondents to answer the petition and the motion for preliminary injunctive relief by February 6, 2026. Dkt. 6. Dkt. 1. The federal respondents answered on February 4. Dkt. 6. The response contends that Mr. Rojas Pedroza is lawfully detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225. It does not address the argument raised in the petition, and it does not even acknowledge the motion for preliminary injunction. The federal respondents will have through the original February 6 deadline to supplement their response to the show-cause order and specifically address the arguments presented in the habeas petition, and the motion for preliminary injunction. If those issues are moot or lack merit, the respondents must state why. *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 2/5/26. (CKM) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#8

Feb 06, 2026

RESPONSE re 7 Order, filed by Respondents PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, SAMUEL OLSEN. (Woods, Shelese) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#10

Feb 18, 2026

Reply to Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)

#11

Feb 26, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

#12

Feb 26, 2026

Closed Judgment

#13

Mar 02, 2026

Response (Non-Motion)

#14

Mar 04, 2026

Notice (Other)