Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Sharad H. Desai
Referred to:
Alison S. Bachus
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: July 29, 2026
Last Activity:
August 27, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241). Filing fee received: $ 5.00, receipt number AAZDC-25350923 filed by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(KLG) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)
#2
Mar 13, 2026
SUMMONS Submitted by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (KLG) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Submitted
#3
Mar 13, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (KLG) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Assignment
#4
Mar 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Counsel for Petitioner must immediately serve the Petition (Doc. 1 ) and a copy of this Order on Respondents. If not already issued, the Clerk of Court must issue any properly completed summonses. The Clerk of Court must immediately transmit by email a copy of this Order and the Petition to the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, to the attention of Melissa Kroeger, Lon Leavitt, Theo Nickerson, Dina Anagnopoulos, and Mary Finlon. Respondents must show cause no later than March 23, 2026, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply no later than March 25, 2026.Signed by Judge Sharad H Desai on 3/16/26. (JMA) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#5
Mar 16, 2026
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky, Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (JMA). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued AND Summons Issued as to USA
#6
Mar 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky.(Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
#7
Mar 25, 2026
REPLY re: 6 Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241) by Petitioner Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#8
Apr 22, 2026
MOTION for Ruling by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Ruling
#9
May 08, 2026
NOTICE re: ASYLUM GRANT by Mohammed Abu Hanif . (Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#10
Jun 23, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Ruling 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
#11
Jun 25, 2026
EX PARTE Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#12
Jun 25, 2026
ORDER: Respondents must file a response to Petitioner's Ex Parte Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 11 ) as directed herein no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026. If possible, Respondents should attempt to notify the Court on Thursday, June 25, 2026, whether Petitioner has been removed from the United States and whether his removal is imminent. See attached for additional information. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 6/25/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#13
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky re: 12 Order, . (Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#14
Jun 26, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re: 11 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky. (Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Motion
#15
Jun 26, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re: 11 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#16
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER denying 11 Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See attached for complete details. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 6/29/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
#17
Jul 28, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ) is GRANTED as to Ground One and Petitioner's request for an individualized bond hearing and is otherwise DENIED as to Ground Two. FURTHER ORDERED that a bond hearing shall be held within SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS of this order, unless Petitioner requests a continuance of the bond hearing, in which case Respondents may seek an extension of time to comply with the Court's Order. 1. Petitioner must be given at least two days' notice of the bond hearing and the bond hearing shall comport with the procedural requirements of Singh v. Holder, 638 F.3d 1196 (9th Cir. 2011). There must be a contemporaneous record of the hearing, and the GOVERNMENT BEARS THE BURDEN of proving by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a flight risk or danger to the community; or 2. In the alternative, the Government shall immediately release Petitioner under appropriate conditions of release. FURTHER ORDERED that within 7 calendar days after the bond hearing or Petitioner's release, the parties shall file a joint status report as to Petitioner's detention and, if applicable, the result of the bond hearing. FURTHER ORDERED that all other motions are denied as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in Petitioner's favor and terminate this action. See attached for additional information. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 7/28/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
#18
Jul 29, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to the Court's Order filed July 28, 2026, Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is granted as to Ground One and Petitioner's request for an individualized bond hearing and is otherwise as to Ground One and Petitioner's request for an individualized bond hearing and is otherwise and this action is hereby closed. (DXD) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Judgment
#19
Jul 31, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Enforce Judgment
#20
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER: Respondents must file a response to Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce no later than 8/3/2026. The response must provide documentary evidence establishing the compliance with the 7/28/2026 Order including the requisite notice to Petitioner and compliance with the procedural requirements of Singh v. Holder, 638 F.3d 1196 (9th Cir. 2011). See attached for additional information. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 7/31/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
#21
Aug 03, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re: 19 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Motion
#22
Aug 04, 2026
NOTICE re: Non-Electronically Filed Exhibits by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky re: 20 Order, . (Attachments: # 1 Index)(Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#23
Aug 04, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re: 19 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Mohammed Abu Hanif. (Lee, Spencer) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
Aug 04, 2026
Remark: One (1) USB Drive submitted by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky re: Notice of Filing Non-Electronic Exhibit A (Doc. 22 ) has been stored in the Phoenix file room. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (HLA)
Aug 04, 2026
Remark (Public)
#24
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER that Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment (Doc. 19 ) is granted. Respondents must immediately release Petitioner from custody under reasonable conditions of supervision and file a Notice of Compliance within two business days. See attached for additional information. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 8/11/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
#25
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER: By order dated 8/11/2026, the Court granted Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment and ordered that Respondents immediately release Petitioner from custody and file a Notice of Compliance within two business days. (Doc. 24 .) To date, no notice of compliance has been filed. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that by no later than 9/1/2026, Respondents shall file the Notice of Compliance. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 8/27/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
#26
Aug 27, 2026
NOTICE re: Compliance by Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Christopher McGregor, Kristi Noem, Eric Rokosky re: 25 Order,, . (Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Aug 27, 2026
Order
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