District of Hawaii • 1:26-cv-00109

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Mar 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AHIDC-3276827.), filed by Tuan Anh Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Counsel, # 2 Exhibit A - Failure to Depart, # 3 Exhibit B - Letters of Support, # 4 Exhibit C - Letter to IJ)(Stacy, Leilani) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

NOTICE of Case Assignment: Please reflect Civil case number CV 26-00109 SASP-RT on all further pleadings. (eta) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

Order Setting Telephonic Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is set for 09:00AM on 5/4/2026 before MAGISTRATE JUDGE ROM TRADER - Signed by CHIEF JUDGE DERRICK K. WATSON on 3/4/2026. ATTACH THE SCHEDULING ORDER TO THE INITIATING DOCUMENT (COMPLAINT/NOTICE OF REMOVAL). THE SCHEDULING ORDER MUST BE SERVED WITH THE DOCUMENT. (eta) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

CIVIL Waiver of Service Packet ~ Notice to Parties Regarding Service Pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (Attachments: # 1 AO 398 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons, # 2 AO 399 Waiver of the Service of Summons)(eta) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

EO: On March 4, 2026, the Court received a "Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" ("Petition"), requesting that the Court, inter alia, order Respondents to immediately release Petitioner Tuan Anh Nguyen ("Petitioner") from custody, or issue an Order to Show Cause as to why the writ should not be granted. ECF No. 1 ¶ 84. Petitioner's counsel shall be responsible for (1) promptly effecting service of the Petition, any accompanying papers, and this Entering Order on Respondents and appropriate government counsel and (2) promptly filing proof(s) of service with the Court. Specifically, the Court DIRECTS Petitioner's counsel to: (1) serve Respondents, no later than March 5, 2026, with a copy of the Petition and all accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Entering Order, by overnight mail and by e-mail to all appropriate recipients; and (2) immediately file proof(s) of such service. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance in this case. In order to help secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of the Petition, the Clerk is directed to attempt a further courtesy transmission of the Petition, any accompanying papers, and this Entering Order to Respondents and appropriate government counsel using any contact information available to the Court. Such transmission is provided solely as a courtesy and shall not be deemed service of process. The Clerk is not responsible for the accuracy of contact information or for any failure or defect in service. Counsel's service obligations are not satisfied by the Clerk's courtesy transmission.Further, the parties are ORDERED to appear for a status conference on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Aha Nonoi before Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Judge SHANLYN A.S. PARK)(tl) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 04, 2026

Declaration of Service. (Stacy, Leilani) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

EP: Status Conference held.AUSA Edric Ching made a special appearance for the respondents.Discussion held.Parties agree to following briefing schedule:3/12/2026-Respondents' Response due, end of business 3/17/2026-Petitioner's Optional reply due, end of business The parties' pleadings will inform the Court whether an evidentiary hearing or oral arguments on the issues raised in the Petition are necessary.Entering order concerning removal of Petitioner to third country or transfer out of district pending outcome of this case is forthcoming, pursuant to request made by Petitioner with no objection from Respondents. (Reporter-Gloria Bediamol) (Judge SHANLYN A.S. PARK)(tl) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

EO: Pursuant to the request of Petitioner orally made at the status conference on March 9, 2026, and with no objection from Respondents, unless and until the Court directs otherwise, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner to third country or transfer Petitioner out of this district. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 608 (1966) (noting the court's express authority under the All Writs Act to issue temporary injunctions necessary for the protection of its own jurisdiction); see also D.V.D. v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., --- F. Supp. 3d ---, 2026 WL 521557, at *3, *44 (D. Mass. Feb. 25, 2026) (holding that individuals who have a final removal order issued in proceedings under Sections 240, 241(a)(5), or 238(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including withholding-only proceedings, whom the Department of Homeland Security has deported or will deport on or after February 18, 2025, to a country (a) not previously designated as the country or alternative country of removal, and (b) not identified in writing in the prior proceedings as a country to which the individual would be removed have the right to meaningful notice and opportunity to object before removal to any third country). Given the exigency in this case, the Court FINDS that there is a compelling need to maintain the status quo pending disposition of the Petition, ECF No. 1, and that the factors governing the issuance of such preliminary relief have been satisfied. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Judge SHANLYN A.S. PARK)(tl). (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Edric Ming-Kai Ching on behalf of Shikha Dosanj, Polly Kaiser, Kristi Noem on behalf of Shikha Dosanj, Polly Kaiser, Kristi Noem. (Ching, Edric) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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Mar 12, 2026

RESPONSE by Respondents to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 2241 [ECF No. 1]; Certificate of Service; filed by Shikha Dosanj, Polly Kaiser, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration James Terry Dold)(Ching, Edric) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

REPLY to Respondents' Opposition to Petition filed by Tuan Anh Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Stacy, Leilani) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

1 - Terminate Motion Deadlines/Hearings (inc F&R)

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Mar 31, 2026

STATUS REPORT Re: Respondent Shikha Dosanj, Warden Federal Detention Center Honolulu, Hawai'i, in her Official Capacity's Status Report; Certificate of Service by Shikha Dosanj. (Ching, Edric) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

Judgment - Clerk