Northern District of Alabama • 7:26-cv-00299

#1

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(KNS) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENT PLEADING- Petitioner Hugo Torres Palma filed a counseled petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc 1 ). But he failed to file an application to proceed in forma pauperis or to pay the $5.00 filing fee. Palma must correct this deficiency on or before March 13, 2026. If he does not, the Court may dismiss this action for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 2/23/2026. (KNS) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#3

Feb 24, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by attorney Karen Weinstock by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Good standing certificate, # 2 Exhibit Goodstanding certificate)(Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#4

Feb 24, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum in Support of TRO Motion, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 SDBB, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Flanagan, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 D Md, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 D Co)(Weinstock, Karen) Modified on 2/25/2026 (KNS). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#5

Feb 24, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause and for production of evidence on an emergency basis by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

PHV Fee paid: $ 100, receipt number AALNDC-5085746. Paid on behalf of Karen Weinstock. (Weinstock, Karen)ALND Rec# B-22696 Modified on 2/25/2026 (KNS).

#6

Feb 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by attorney Karen Weinstock. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 2/26/2026. (MEB2) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#7

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER- The Court DENIES the motion for TRO (Doc. 4 ) WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the extent that it requests an ex parte temporary restraining order, and DEFERS RULING on the motion, to the extent that it requests a preliminary injunction, until Respondents have made an appearance. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 2/25/2026. (KNS) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#8

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE- The Court ORDERS all the Respondents to appear and respond to Palma's petition (Doc. 1 ) and motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 4 ), on or before March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central. In addition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to clarify Paloma's whereabouts addressed within this order. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk to serve on Respondents and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama copies of (1) this order, (2) the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1 ), and (3) the motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 4 ). Other information addressed within. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 2/25/2026. (KNS) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#9

Feb 25, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint TRO and all exhibits served on AUSA Jason Cheek on Feb 20 and Feb 25, 2026, filed by Hugo Torres Palma. (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#10

Mar 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Preliminary Injunction Hearing is set for Friday, 3/6/2026 at 1:30 PM at the Richard Shelby Federal Building and Courthouse, Tuscaloosa, AL before Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 3/2/2026. (MEB2) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#11

Mar 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Chad Cowan on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Mellissa Harper, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Cowan, Chad) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#12

Mar 02, 2026

Response In Opposition to Petition 1 and Motion for TRO/PI 4 filed by Pamela Bondi, Mellissa Harper, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Cowan, Chad) Modified on 3/2/2026 (KNS). (Entered: 03/02/2026)

#13

Mar 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has received Respondents' Response in Opposition (Doc. 12). Petitioner is therefore ORDERED to file a reply on or before 03/04/2026. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour, Jr on 03/02/2026. (MJB2) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5, ALND Recpt # B-22749 (KNS)

#14

Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Mary Lester Marshall on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Mellissa Harper, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Marshall, Mary) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#15

Mar 04, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 Response through Thursday March 5th, 2025 by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) Modified on 3/5/2026 (KNS). (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#16

Mar 05, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave for Counsel to Appear Remotely and to Reschedule the Preliminary Injunction Hearing by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) Modified on 3/5/2026 (KNS). (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#17

Mar 05, 2026

MOTION to Produce Petitioner in Person for Hearing or Alternatively, via Videoconferencing with a Spanish Interpreter by Hugo Torres Palma. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) Modified on 3/5/2026 (KNS). (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#18

Mar 05, 2026

ORDER- The unopposed motion for extension of time to file a reply brief (Doc. 15 ) and unopposed motion for remote appearance of counsel (Doc. 16 ) is GRANTED. The motion to produce petitioner's body (Doc. 17 ) is DENIED. Petitioner's reply brief is now due before the end of the day today, March 5, 2026. The hearing on petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction is RESET for 9:00 AM CST on March 6, 2026, by video. The video information will be emailed to counsel before the hearing. Other information within. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour Jr on 3/5/2026. (KNS) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#19

Mar 05, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION for Order to Show Cause and for production of evidence on an emergency basis, 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Hugo Torres Palma. (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#20

Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE by Hugo Torres Palma re 19 Reply to Response to Motion Exhibit 1 GAMD Standing Order (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edmund G LaCour, Jr: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 3/6/2026; Karen Weinstock present for Petitioner. AUSA Chad Cowan and AUSA Maggie Marshall present for Respondents. Court's opening remarks. Arguments by counsel. Separate order to be entered. Hrg adj. (Court Reporter Kelli Griffin) (MEB2)

#21

Mar 12, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour, Jr on 3/12/2026. (KAM)

#22

Mar 12, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. Consistent with FRCP 58 and the accompanying memorandum opinion, the Court Dismisses Jordan Powell, Todd Lyones, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi and Mellissa Harper; SUBSTITUTES the warden of the Adams County Correctional facility as the proper respondent; DENIES Petitioner's habeas petition 1 on the merits; and DENIES AS MOOT Palma's corresponding motion for a preliminary injunction 4 . Signed by Judge Edmund G LaCour, Jr on 3/12/2026. (KAM) (Entered: 03/12/2026)