Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-00729

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Mar 26, 2026

Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid. $5.00. Receipt #7211. Filed by Levaga Sama Wilfred. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment A: USDOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals, # 3 Envelope) (M,Do) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

Mar 26, 2026

Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of the second page of the Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), and blank second page of the CivilCover Sheet mailed to Levaga Sama Wilfred #A245-992-034 at Mahoning County Justice Center 110 5th Ave Youngstown, OH 44503 on 3/26/2026. Related document(s) 1 . (M,Do)

Mar 26, 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 Reuben J. Sheperd. (M,Do)

Mar 26, 2026

Judge David A. Ruiz assigned to case. (M,Do)

Mar 26, 2026

Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of the second page of the Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), and blank second page of the CivilCover Sheet mailed to Sama Wilfred Levaga #A245-992-034 at Mahoning County Justice Center 110 5th Ave Youngstown, OH 44503 on 3/26/2026. Related document(s) 1 . (M,Do)

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Apr 20, 2026

Order of Referral to Magistrate Judge. Petitioner filed a 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Upon consideration, and pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this matter is assigned to the administrative track and referred to Magistrate Judge Reuben J. Sheperd for a report and recommended decision. This referral shall include the issuance by the Magistrate Judge of any order regarding service of the petition, directing respondent to file an answer, and any other appropriate order, pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 Cases. (See Rule 1(b) of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 cases, which extends the application of the Rules to habeas corpus petitions not filed under § 2254.) The Court leaves it to the sound discretion of the Magistrate Judge whether expedited briefing is appropriate in this matter. Judge David A. Ruiz on 4/20/2026. (G,CA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Copy of 2 Order of Referral mailed to Sama Wilfred Levaga, Mahoning County Justice Center, 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44503 on 4/20/2026. (G,CA)

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Apr 22, 2026

Order

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Apr 27, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 30, 2026

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

May 04, 2026

Minute Order _ Status Conference

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May 21, 2026

Order

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May 21, 2026

Judgment