Eastern District of Michigan • 2:26-cv-10675
Velasquez Rodas v. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Detroit Field Office, Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations
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Case Information
Filed: February 26, 2026
Assigned to:
Jonathan J.C. Grey
Referred to:
Anthony P. Patti
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: May 01, 2026
Last Activity:
May 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Regarding Deportation filed by Cristian Velasquez Rodas against Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft, U.S Department of Homeland Security, Secretary of, Receipt No: AMIEDC-10617707 - Fee: 5 dollars. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E) (Alvarez, Robert) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Civil Case - Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Deportation
#2
Mar 03, 2026
Appearance
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Appearance
#3
Mar 05, 2026
Stipulation and Order
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Stipulation and Order
#4
Mar 05, 2026
Requiring Responsive Pleading*
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Requiring Responsive Pleading*
#5
Mar 16, 2026
Response - Free
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Response - Free
#6
Mar 18, 2026
Reply - Free
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Reply - Free
#7
Apr 03, 2026
Notice - Other
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Notice - Other
#8
Apr 07, 2026
Appear*
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Appear*
Apr 07, 2026
TEXT-ONLY ORDER: The parties must be prepared to address: (1) the effect, if any, that Petitioner's Special Immigrant Juvenile status and deferred action status have on the requested relief, and (2) relevant legal authority. Signed by District Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey. (SOso)
Apr 07, 2026
Text-Only Order
#9
Apr 08, 2026
Appear*
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Appear*
Apr 17, 2026
TEXT-ONLY ORDER: As stated on the record at the April 17, 2026 hearing, the Court GRANTS the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (ECF No. 1 ). IT IS ORDERED that respondents shall release Petitioner Cristian Velasquez Rodas from custody within 72 hours of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the government shall file a status report with the Court by April 21, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey. (SOso)
Apr 17, 2026
Text-Only Order
Apr 17, 2026
Minute Entry for remote proceedings before District Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey: Miscellaneous Hearing held on 4/17/2026 Disposition: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted. (Court Reporter: Leann Lizza) (SOso)
#10
Apr 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT by US Attorney General, US Department of Homeland Security, Secretary of, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Detroit Field Office, Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations (Toomey, Zak) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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STATUS
#11
May 01, 2026
Memorandum Opinion & Order
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Memorandum Opinion & Order
#12
May 01, 2026
Judgment*
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Judgment*
Parties
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Detroit Field Office, Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations
Party
Velasquez Rodas
Party