Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-00617

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Feb 20, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, filed by Abdulai Sow. (Attachments: # 1 Trust Account, # 2 Proposed Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Envelope) (BKP) Modified on 2/20/2026 NEF sent to AUSA (BKP). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 20, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER (text only) authorized by Judge Lauren King. Having reviewed Petitioner's 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (IFP), the Court finds that Petitioner does not appear to have funds available to pay the $5.00 filing fee. Accordingly, Petitioner's 1 application to proceed IFP is GRANTED. The Court notes that leave to proceed as a pauper does not necessarily entitle Petitioner to a waiver of any other cost(s) of litigation. (KRA) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#4

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (IFP Granted) filed by Abdulai Sow. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits) (KRA) NEF Re-generated to Immigration Habeas Service. Modified on 2/20/2026 (KRA). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 3/6/2026, Replies due by 3/11/2026, by Judge Lauren King. (KRA) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#6

Mar 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#7

Mar 04, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#8

Mar 04, 2026

Declaration

#9

Mar 06, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#10

Mar 06, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

#11

Mar 06, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

#12

Mar 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#14

Mar 11, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#15

Mar 11, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

Mar 11, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

#16

Mar 31, 2026

ORDER for Supplemental Briefing. The Court ORDERS each party to file supplemental briefing. Respondents' brief is due 4/6/2026. Petitioner's brief is due 4/10/2026. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (KRA)

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Apr 06, 2026

Supplement

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Apr 10, 2026

Supplement

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Apr 28, 2026

Notice of Supplemental Authority

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May 05, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The petition writ of habeas corpus, Dkt. No. 4 , is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Court ORDERS the following relief: (1) Respondents must provide Sow with a bond hearing before an immigration judge within seven days of the date of this Order. At the hearing, the government bears the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that Sow is a danger to the community or a flight risk. Responden ts must ensure that the hearing is recorded. (2) If a bond hearing is not provided within seven days of the date of this Order, Sow shall be released from ICE custody immediately on appropriate terms. Respondents must file a Status Report with th e Court either confirming that Sow received a bond hearing--and the results of that hearing--or otherwise confirming his release by 5/15/2026. (3) If the immigration judge does not order Sow released, Respondents are prohibited from transferring Sow from this jurisdiction--i.e., the Western District of Washington--for seven days following the immigration judge's decision, unless such transfer is necessary for medical evaluation, medical treatment, release, or extenuating circumstances. (4) Respondents shall not remove or seek to remove Sow to a third country without affording him meaningful notice and an opportunity to respond in conformity with 8 U.S.C. § 1231(b) and due process. (5) Any fee petition should be filed within the deadlines set by the Equal Access to Justice Act. Signed by Judge Lauren King.(KRA)

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May 05, 2026

Judgment by Court

#22

May 13, 2026

Status Report

#23

Jun 11, 2026

Enforce

#24

Jun 11, 2026

Declaration

Jun 11, 2026

2 - Minute Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#26

Jun 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#27

Jun 17, 2026

Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel

#28

Jun 26, 2026

Response to Motion

#29

Jun 26, 2026

Declaration

#30

Jun 26, 2026

Notice of Filing Paper or Physical Materials with the Clerk

Jun 29, 2026

Receipt

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Jul 02, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

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Jul 02, 2026

Notice of Appeal to Circuit

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Jul 07, 2026

Appeal Number from USCA AND Time Schedule Order

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Aug 17, 2026

ORDER denying Petitioner's 23 Motion to Enforce. Signed by Judge Lauren King. (KRA)