Northern District of Ohio • 3:26-cv-00620

#1

Mar 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-19978415, filed by LUIS GERMAN GUILLEN ALVARADO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit MOTION TO REOPEN IJ) (Garzon, John) [Transferred from nyed on 3/16/2026.] (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#2

Mar 06, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM) [Transferred from nyed on 3/16/2026.] (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER: In his 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, Petitioner challenges his ongoing detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Seneca County Jail in Tiffin, Ohio. It is well settled that § 2241 requires a habeas petitioner challenging his present physical confinement to file a petition in the district of confinement. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 443 (2004); Trump v. J.G.G., 604 U.S. 670, 672 (2025) (per curiam). Venue in this District is therefore improper. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and to close this matter. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 3/6/2026. (TSB) [Transferred from nyed on 3/16/2026.]

Mar 06, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM) [Transferred from nyed on 3/16/2026.]

#3

Mar 16, 2026

CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of New York Eastern. Case number 1:26-cv-01316. Electronic file, transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 03/16/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

Case transferred to the Northern District of Ohio. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 3/16/2026. (VRM) [Transferred from nyed on 3/16/2026.]

Mar 16, 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.. (S,DM)

Mar 16, 2026

Judge Charles Esque Fleming assigned to case. (S,DM)

#4

Mar 17, 2026

Attorney Appearance by Kathryn Gaughan Andrachik filed by on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Andrachik, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Notice to Attorney John J. Garzon. The Court finds no record of your being admitted to practice in the Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to LR 83.5, an Application for Admission to Practice or a Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice in this case must be filed within 10 business days. The local rules and the attorney admission application are available on the court's web site at: www.ohnd.uscourts.gov. If you are not the attorney of record in this case, a Motion to Withdraw as Attorney pursuant to LR 83.9 must be filed within 10 business days. (W,Jo)

#5

Mar 23, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Mar 23, 2026

Order

Mar 23, 2026

Order: [non-document] The Court has examined the petition (ECF No. 1 ). The Court cannot say whether petitioner is entitled to at least some of the relief requested. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court shall forward a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order, to all Respondents and to the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, and for good cause shown, the Court orders Respondents to respond to the petition and motion by March 30, 2026. Petitioner shall have until April 6, 2026 to file any reply. The Court will thereafter schedule a hearing pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 3/23/2026. (S,SR)

Mar 24, 2026

Order: [non-document] Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 8.1, the attorney registration card filed as an attachment to the 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice is restricted from the public docket due to the personal identifier contained in this document. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 3/24/2026. (S,SR)

Mar 24, 2026

Copy of Order [non-document] and 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) mailed to Warden of The Seneca County Jail at 3040 South State Route 100 TIFFIN, OH 44883 on 3/24/2026. (S,SR)

Mar 24, 2026

Order

Mar 24, 2026

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Mar 24, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney John J. Garzon for Luis German Guillen Alvarado. Local Rule 5.1(c) requires that attorneys register for NextGen CM/ECF and file and receive all documents electronically. NextGen CM/ECF registration can be done online at www.pacer.gov. Login with your PACER credentials, go to the Maintenance tab, click Attorney Admissions/E-File Registration, select Ohio Northern District Court and then select Pro Hac Vice. If you were previously granted pro hac vice status and are already registered to file electronically, it is not necessary to register again. (Related Doc # 5 ). Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 3/24/2026.(S,SR)

#6

Mar 27, 2026

Notice of Dismissal Under FRCP 41(a)(1) filed by Luis German Guillen Alvarado. (Garzon, John) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#7

Mar 27, 2026

Order Dismissing Case