District of Rhode Island • 1:26-cv-00098

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Feb 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number ARIDC-2243974.), filed by Demand Kim. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 6)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

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Feb 16, 2026

ORDER re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Demand Kim. To give the Court time to consider the pending petition, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the petitioner shall not be moved outside the District of Rhode Island without providing the Court with at least 72 hours advance notice of the move and the reason therefore. Any such 72- hour notice period shall commence at the date and time such notice is filed and expire 72 hours later, except [i]f the period would end on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the same time on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a)(2)(C). So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/16/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

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Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Razeen Zaman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2243991 ) filed by Demand Kim. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

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Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Relief From Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee re: 4 MOTION for Razeen Zaman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2243991 ) filed by Demand Kim. Responses due by 3/2/2026. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

Feb 16, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 16, 2026

Case assigned to District Judge Mary S. McElroy and Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses. (Simoncelli, Michael)

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Feb 18, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Feb 18, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Feb 18, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 18, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 18, 2026

Status Report

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER. The Respondents are ordered to respond to Mr. Kim's Petition for Habeas Corpus on or before February 20, 2026. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/18/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 18, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb 18, 2026

Order

Feb 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Because of the Petitioner's assertion that he was moved from the State of Rhode Island in violation of this Court's clear order of 2/16/26 (ECF No. 3 ), the Respondents are ordered to release the Petitioner immediately from ICE custody. His release must be accomplished no later than 7 p.m. tonight, February 18, 2026. The Respondents are to provide this Court with a status report no later than 8 p.m. tonight, February 18, 2026, indicating that he has been released. Respondents are further enjoined from re-detaining the Petitioner unless they first provide 72 hours' written notice to the Court and to Petitioner's counsel stating the reason for re-detention and the proposed facility. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/18/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Oriana Farnham. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/18/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 7 MOTION to waive PHV admission fee for pro bono attorney Oriana Farnham. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 2/18/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Razeen Zaman. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/18/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

Feb 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 5 MOTION for Relief From Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee re: 4 MOTION for Razeen Zaman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2243991 ). So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/18/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

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Feb 19, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Feb 19, 2026

Response in Opposition

Feb 20, 2026

Order

Feb 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Although the Respondents represent that the Petitioner has been released and thus contend that the Petition for Habeas Corpus is moot, the Court declines to dismiss the action at this time. The Respondents are ordered to respond to the Petitioner's assertions that he was removed from the District of Rhode Island in clear violation of this Court's February 16, 2026 Order (ECF No. 3 ). Court orders are not advisory or mere suggestions; they are binding directives. Intentional failure to comply is a matter the Court is obligated to address. Accordingly, on or before February 24, 2026, the Respondents shall provide to the Petitioner and file with the Court (1) any and all documents and communications related the dissemination, receipt, or discussion about this Court's February 16, 2026 Order; (2) the names, agencies, and positions of all individuals involved in, consulted regarding, or informed of the decision to remove the Petitioner from the District of Rhode Island; and (3) all documents created between the issuance of the Courts February 16, 2026 Order and the Petitioner's release on February 18, 2026, relating to the Petitioners custody, transfer, or release. The parties should be prepared to appear for a hearing during the week of March 2, 2026. Counsel shall ensure that any necessary witnesses are available. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/20/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

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Feb 24, 2026

Extension of Time

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Feb 24, 2026

Seal

Feb 25, 2026

DOCKET NOTE: Proposed ex parte documents received from Government on 2/24/2026. Documents maintained by the Clerk's Office. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 2/25/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Feb 25, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Feb 25, 2026

Public Docket Note

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Feb 26, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Mar 02, 2026

Notice (Other)

Mar 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER. The Respondents are directed to file unredacted copies of documents provided to the Court electronically and under seal. Several documents contain significant redactions and unredacted copies are necessary to determine the existence and extent of any privilege and also to allow the Court to assess whether any parties knowingly violated its orders. These documents must be provided by March 4, 2026. Further the Respondents are directed to remove from their sealing request any and all documents that are clearly not privileged. This includes but is not limited to emails with opposing counsel and copies of court filings. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 3/3/2026. (Potter, Carrie)

Mar 03, 2026

Order

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Mar 04, 2026

Notice (Other)

Mar 05, 2026

Public Docket Note

Mar 25, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties

Apr 09, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties