Northern District of Indiana • 3:26-cv-00278

#1

Mar 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Davinder Singh. (File stamped copy with case number returned to petitioner) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Searchable Petition)(nah) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#2

Mar 02, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Davinder Singh. (nah) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#3

Mar 05, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court GRANTS the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF 2 ); DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) on the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at the Indiana Department of Correction; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to (a) the Indiana Department of Correction; (b) the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at Miami Correctional Facility, and (c) the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS the IDOC, the Warden, and the United States Attorney to acknowledge receipt of the petition to the clerk and DIRECTS the clerk to make a notation on the docket upon receiving confirmation of receipt of those deliveries; ORDERS the respondent to file an answer to the petition by 3/13/2026, addressing petitioner's arguments that he is being illegally detained and providing relevant immigration records, including without limitation any administrative warrant issued for his arrest pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a); and GRANTS the petitioner until 3/27/2026, to file a reply in support of his petition. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 3/5/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party; Copy with DE 1 mailed certified #9589 0710 5270 3562 4426 67 to Warden; Copy with DE 1 emailed as directed in Order)(ely) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#4

Mar 05, 2026

Received confirmation from IDOC, MCF, & AUSA of receipt of DE 1 & 3 . (ely) Modified on 3/5/2026 (ely). (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

#5

Mar 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Irvin - AUSA on behalf of Brian English (Irvin - AUSA, Brian) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#6

Mar 13, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Brian English filed by Brian English. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Irvin - AUSA, Brian) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#7

Mar 17, 2026

Proof of Service

#8

Apr 01, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER: CONDITIONALLY GRANTS the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (ECF 1 ) and ORDERS the Warden to release Davinder Singh on or before 4/9/26, unless he is provided with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226 and corresponding regulations; DIRECTS the clerk to email forthwith a copy of this order to the Warden of the Miami Correctional Facility at the Indiana Department of Correction to secure compliance with this order; and ORDERS the Warden to file proof of compliance with this order by 4/11/26. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 4/1/26. (Copy e-mailed to Warden as directed in order. Copy mailed to petitioner)(nah)

Apr 02, 2026

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

#10

Apr 13, 2026

Notice - Other

#11

May 01, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

#12

May 01, 2026

Clerks Judgment