Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-00828

#1

Mar 11, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Saba Mtchedlidze. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Lai, Vicki) Modified on 3/12/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#2

Mar 11, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Petitioner Saba Mtchedlidze. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/11/2026, (Lai, Vicki) Modified on 3/12/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#3

Mar 12, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (cc: Petitioner via US Mail) (ELS) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#4

Mar 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER made by direction of the Court, the Honorable Thomas S. Zilly, United States District Judge:(1) Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis, docket no. 1, is GRANTED. Petitioner has demonstrated that he is unable to afford the $5.00 filing fee. The petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 shall be filed without the prepayment of fees. A scheduling order consistent with General Order 10-25 shall be issued.(2) Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel, docket no. 2, is also GRANTED. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is APPOINTED to represent petitioner in this matter.(3) The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Minute Order to petitioner, the Office of the Federal Public Defender, and all counsel of record.(CJS)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#5

Mar 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # IFP Granted) filed by Saba Mtchedlidze. (CJS)(cc: Immigration Habeas Service) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#6

Mar 12, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED Responses due by 3/26/2026, Replies due by 3/31/2026, by Judge Thomas S. Zilly. (CJS)(cc: Immigration Habeas Service) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Mar 12, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Mar 12, 2026

Judge Thomas S. Zilly added. (ELS)

#7

Mar 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Mar 26, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#9

Mar 26, 2026

Declaration

#10

Mar 26, 2026

Declaration

#11

Mar 31, 2026

Reply (non motion)

#12

Apr 07, 2026

1 - Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#13

Apr 08, 2026

Declaration (non motion)

#14

Apr 09, 2026

Judgment by Court