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Filed: February 26, 2026
Assigned to:
David L. Bunning
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
March 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AKYEDC-6308372) filed by Sidi Ould Ahmed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-730 Filing, # 2 Exhibit B I-730 Notices, # 3 Exhibit C Marriage Certificate, # 4 Exhibit D Mrs. Abdi's Permanent Resident Card, # 5 Exhibit E Children's Birth Certificates, # 6 Exhibit F Affidavit of Mrs. Abdi, # 7 Exhibit G Affidavit of Ameria, # 8 Exhibit H Affidavit of Maryam, # 9 Exhibit I Arrest Order, # 10 Exhibit J Additional Affidavits, # 11 Exhibit K Photos, # 12 Exhibit L I-589 with Approval Notice, # 13 Exhibit M Approved Stays, # 14 Exhibit N ICE Check ins, # 15 Civil Cover Sheet) (WHP) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER: 1) Clerk is directed to send a copy of Ahmed's Petition and attachments and this Order by email to US Atty's Office. 2) Clerk is directed to send a copy of Petition and attachments and this Order by certified mail to Jailer Fields. 3) Respondents shall file their response within 14 days. 4) Ahmed shall file a reply within 28 days. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 2/26/2026.(TJG)cc: COR, US Atty w/ Petition via email; Jailer Fields w/ Petition via certified mail. (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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ORDER:
Feb 26, 2026
***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L. Bunning for review: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (WHP)
Feb 26, 2026
Conflict Check run. (WHP)
#3
Feb 27, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Sidi Ould Ahmed (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Trager, Duffy) Modified text on 2/27/2026 (TBB). (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
Feb 27, 2026
***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L Bunning for review: re 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Sidi Ould Ahmed (TBB)
#4
Mar 02, 2026
ORDER: (1) The Clerk of Court is directed to send a copy of Ahmed's Motion 3, and this Order by electronic mail to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky. (2) The Clerk of Court is directed to send a copy of Ahmed's Motion 3, and this Order by certified mail to Jailer Marc Fields. (3) Respondents shall file their response to the Motion within fourteen (14) days after the date of entry of this Order. Any reply by Ahmed in further support of his motion shall be filed fourteen (14) days thereafter. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 3/2/2026. (TBB)cc: COR, US Attorney's Office w/ DE 3 by email, Marc Fields w/ DE 3 by certified mail (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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#5
Mar 10, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213, # 2 Exhibit order of the IJ, # 3 Exhibit decision of the BIA 2005, # 4 Exhibit decision of the BIA 2011, # 5 Exhibit 6th Cir. decision, # 6 Exhibit I-205, # 7 Exhibit I-200, # 8 Exhibit supervision revocation, # 9 Exhibit letter to Consul General)(Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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RESPONSE
#6
Mar 13, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Sidi Ould Ahmed filed by Sidi Ould Ahmed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Boilerplate Notice of Revocation Signed by Erik Weiss)(Trager, Duffy) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Mar 26, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Ahmed's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. 2) Petitioner's Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction 3 is DENIED AS MOOT; 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner from custody, subject to the conditions of his preexisting Order of Supervision; 4) Respondent shall file a Status Report on or before 4/6/2026. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 3/26/2026.(TJG)cc: COR
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MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER: 1) Ahmed's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is GRANTED. 2) Petitioner's Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction 3 is DENIED AS MOOT; 3) Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petitioner from custody, subject to the conditions of his preexisting Order of Supervision; 4) Respondent shall file a Status Report on or before 4/6/2026. Signed by Chief District Judge David L Bunning on 3/26/2026.(TJG)cc: COR
#8
Mar 29, 2026
NOTICE of Release from Custody by Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel Olson (Johnson, Bradley) Modified text on 3/30/2026 (TBB). (Entered: 03/29/2026)
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NOTICE
Mar 30, 2026
NOTICE FOR ATTORNEY TO UPDATE ADDRESS to Calesia Henson: It appears the address listed on your filing 8 Notice is different than the address registered with our Court. Pursuant to the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures governing ECF, a request to update your address must be processed through your PACER account. Please visit the Court's website at www.kyed.uscourts.gov for information or contact the Help Desk at 1-866-485-6349. cc: COR (TBB)
Mar 30, 2026
***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of David L Bunning for review: 8 Notice of Release from Custody (TBB)
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