Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-00530

Mbulih v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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Case Information

Filed: March 04, 2026
Assigned to: Benita Yalonda Pearson
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 21, 2026
Last Activity: June 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Mar 04, 2026
Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee not paid. Filed by Denis Mbulih. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit A-unsigned warrant, # 3 Exhibit B-warrant, # 4 Exhibit C-unserved detainer, # 5 Exhibit D-ICE Response, # 6 Exhibit E-proof of ICE trial, # 7 Exhibit F-ICE/DHS correspondence, # 8 Exhibit G-Court hearing notice, # 9 Exhibit H-correspondence ICE, # 10 Exhibit I-correspondence ICE family hardship, # 11 Exhibit J-Information regarding family hardship, # 12 Exhibit K-proof of employment, # 13 civil cover sheet, # 14 Envelope) (D,Ju) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
Mar 04, 2026
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (D,Ju)
Mar 04, 2026
Judge Benita Y. Pearson assigned to case. (D,Ju)
Mar 09, 2026
Financial Transaction in the amount of $5.00 received from NEOCC fbo Denis Mbulih. Receipt # 7199. Related document(s) 1 . (D,Ju)
#2
Mar 23, 2026
Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)- Exhibit A: USDHS Warrant for arrest of Alien filed by Denis Mbulih. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: USDHS Warrant for arrest of Alien, # 2 Envelope)(M,Do) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
#3
Mar 30, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Mar 30, 2026
Copy of 3 Order, AO 239, and 2 copies of AO 410 (Summons) and USM-285 mailed to Petitioner Denis Mbulih #A088574909, Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 3/30/2026. Related document(s) 3 . (JLG)
#4
Apr 20, 2026
Extension (answer complaint)
Main Document: Extension (answer complaint)
#5
Apr 21, 2026
Notification on Service Issues filed by Denis Mbulih. (Attachments: # 1 Request to receive proof of service, # 2 NEF of financial transaction, # 3 Response from OPLA, # 4 Inmate Mail Log, # 5 ECF. 3 Order, # 6 Summons and USM Forms, # 7 Envelope)Related document(s) 3 .(M,Do) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Notification
#6
Apr 21, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#7
Apr 21, 2026
Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Denis Mbulih. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 transmittal letter, # 2 Exhibit Index, # 3 Exhibit A-Notice from ICE, # 4 Exhibit B-Police Report Stow, Ohio, # 5 Exhibit C-Bond Revocation due, # 6 Exhibit D-Parent Children relationship, # 7 Exhibit E-Proof of custody, # 8 Exhibit F-Pending trials Summit Court, # 9 Exhibit G-Proof of Inspection, # 10 Exhibit H-Family ties, # 11 Exhibit I-References of good standing, # 12 Exhibit J-Request for Appeal, # 13 Exhibit K-Bond re-determination, # 14 Exhibit L-Bond denial, # 15 Exhibit M-obstruction of legal mail, # 16 Exhibit N-letter, # 17 Exhibit O-Request, # 18 Envelope)(D,Ju) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
Apr 22, 2026
Order on Motion for extension of time to answer
Apr 22, 2026
Copy of NEF for 4/22/2026 Order [non-document] mailed to Petitioner Denis Mbulih #A088574909, Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 4/22/2026. (JLG)
Apr 22, 2026
Order [non-document] Given Petitioner's belief that he has perfected service, as explained in ECF No. 5, Respondents shall respond, and Respondents' motion to extend date for response until 4/24/2026 is granted. Judge Benita Y. Pearson on 4/22/2026. (JLG)
#8
Apr 24, 2026
Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
Main Document: Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
#9
Apr 28, 2026
Default Judgment (Motion for) AND Order
Main Document: Default Judgment (Motion for) AND Order
#10
May 05, 2026
Response to 8 Motion to Dismiss for failure to state a claim and lack of jurisdiction, and Motion for Ruling filed by Petitioner Denis Mbulih. Related document(s) 8, 1 . (Attachments: # 1 mail log history, # 2 Envelope)(D,Ju) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document: Ruling
#11
May 12, 2026
Opposition to 9 Motion for default judgmentMotion Alternative Request for Release on Supervision filed by Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Swanson-Haan, Karen) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Opposition
#12
May 15, 2026
Temporary Address Change Notice filed by Denis Mbulih. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Letter from Summit County Prosecutor, # 3 Summit County Application for Writ, # 4 Prosecutor's Certification, # 5 Summit County Order, # 6 Cleveland Immigration Court Order, # 7 Response from Case Officer) (D,Lu). (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Address
#13
May 19, 2026
Order AND Ruling
Main Document: Order AND Ruling
#14
May 19, 2026
Reply in support of 8 Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction filed by Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Swanson-Haan, Karen) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#15
May 21, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Main Document: Memorandum Opinion and Order
#16
May 21, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
May 21, 2026
Copy of 15 Memorandum of Opinion and Order and 16 Judgment Entry mailed to Petitioner Denis Mbulih #A088574909, Summit County Jail, 205 East Crosier Street, Akron, OH 44311 on 5/21/2026. Related document(s) 15, 16 . (JLG)
#17
May 28, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#18
Jun 01, 2026
Order AND Relief
Main Document: Order AND Relief
#19
Jun 02, 2026
Extension (other)
Main Document: Extension (other)
#20
Jun 02, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#21
Jun 02, 2026
Stay
Main Document: Stay