Southern District of Indiana • 2:26-cv-00224

#1

Mar 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9194980) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#2

Mar 31, 2026

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (KAA) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#3

Mar 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Nimer on behalf of Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#4

Mar 31, 2026

Case transferred in from Indianapolis Division on 03/31/2026 - Case Number 1:26-cv-623. Case assigned to Judge James Patrick Hanlon and Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump., filed by SALAH SALEM SARSOUR.(TPS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#5

Apr 01, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The respondents are notified of the filing of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. This material has been scanned into the Court's electronic docket. A copy of this Order to Show Cause, the petition, and exhibits shall be distributed electronically to the United States Attorney.The clerk is directed to issue process by mail to the Clay County Respondent. Process will consist of the petition (dkt. 1 ) and this Order. The respondents will have through 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, to answer the allegations of the habeas petition and show cause why the relief sought by the petitioner should not be granted. The petitioner will have through 12:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026, to reply. Show Cause Response due by 4/6/2026 *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/1/26. Copies provided per distribution list. (CKM) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#6

Apr 01, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Kathryn H. Brady to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9199135), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Kathryn H. Brady, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#7

Apr 01, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) HASSAN M. AHMAD to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9199232), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of HASSAN M. AHMAD, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#8

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER granting 6 Motion for Attorney(s) Kathryn H. Brady to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Kathryn H. Brady for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Copy sent pursuant to distribution list via US mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/2/2026. (TPS) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#9

Apr 02, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Attorney(s) HASSAN M. AHMAD to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Hassan M Ahmad for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Copy sent pursuant to distribution list via US mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/2/2026. (TPS) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#10

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shelese M. Woods on behalf of Respondents PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. (Woods, Shelese) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#11

Apr 03, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to April 13, 2026 in which to 5 Order to Show Cause, filed by Respondents PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Woods, Shelese) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#12

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Clem on behalf of Respondents PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. (Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#13

Apr 04, 2026

ORDER- The Court, having reviewed the Federal Respondents' Motion for Enlargement of Time, and being duly advised, hereby GRANTS the Motion, Dkt. 11, and ORDERS that a Return to the Court's Order to Show Cause, Dkt. 5, be due by 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/4/2026. (CW) (Entered: 04/04/2026)

#14

Apr 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Liberty L. Roberts on behalf of Respondent BRISON SWEARINGEN. (Roberts, Liberty) (Entered: 04/05/2026)

#15

Apr 05, 2026

RETURN TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, re 5 Order to Show Cause, filed by BRISON SWEARINGEN.. (Roberts, Liberty) (Entered: 04/05/2026)

#16

Apr 09, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Munjed Ahmad to Appear pro hac vice FEE PAID, transaction AINSDC-9213947 (No fee paid with this filing), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Munjed Ahmad, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#17

Apr 13, 2026

Submission of Proposed Order, re 16 MOTION for Attorney(s) Munjed Ahmad to Appear pro hac vice FEE PAID, transaction AINSDC-9213947 (No fee paid with this filing), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#18

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Matthew Melewski to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9218793), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Matthew Melewski, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#19

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Tala Alfoqaha to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9218799), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Tala Alfoqaha, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#20

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Luna Droubi to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9218811), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Luna Droubi, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#21

Apr 13, 2026

FIRST AMENDED PETITION against BRISON SWEARINGEN, filed by SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Brady, Kathryn) Modified on 4/16/2026 (TRG). (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#22

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION to Extend Deadlines for Response to Amended Habeas Petition, filed by Respondents PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#23

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time - The Court ORDERS that the Federal Respondents' response to the Amended Petition, Dkt. 21, be due on April 20, 2026. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/14/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#24

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting 16 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Munjed A. Ahmad for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Copy sent pursuant to distribution list via US mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/14/2026. (TPS) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#25

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting 19 Motion to Appear pro hac vice - Attorney TALA ALFOQAHA for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Applicant is to register with the Court's Electronic Filing System within 10 days of entry of this order. (See Order.) Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/14/2026. Copy sent to Attorney Alfoqaha via US Mail. (CCG) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#26

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney MATTHEW MELEWSKI for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Applicant is to register with the Court's Electronic Filing System within 10 days of entry of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/14/2026. Copy to Matthew Melewski via US mail. (JSR) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#27

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney TALA ALFOQAHA for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Applicant is to register with the Court's Electronic Filing System within 10 days of entry of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/14/2026. (Copy to attorney Alfoqaha via US Mail.) (KAA) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#28

Apr 17, 2026

AMENDED ORDER - granting 20 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Luna Droubi for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Applicant is to register with the Court's Electronic Filing System within 10 days of entry of this order. Copy mailed pursuant to distribution list. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 4/16/26.(RSF) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#29

Apr 20, 2026

RESPONSE re 21 Amended Complaint In Opposition to Habeas Petition, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Akila Thomas, # 2 Exhibits Attending Declaration)(Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#30

Apr 22, 2026

MOTION to Extend Deadlines and Set Briefing Schedule, filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alfoqaha, Tala) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#31

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER granting 30 Motion to for Extension of Time and Briefing Schedule - Petitioner's Reply in Support of Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus shall be due on May 5, 2026. Petitioner's Motion For Release on Bail shall be due on April 24, 2026. Respondents' Opposition shall be due on May 4, 2026. Petitioner's Reply in Support shall be due on May 8, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/23/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#32

Apr 24, 2026

MOTION RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF THE HABEAS PETITION,, filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Droubi Declaration (with 241 Declarations in Support of Petitioner), # 2 Exhibit B - Sarsour Declaration)(Droubi, Luna) Modified on 4/27/2026 to remove docket text (SAM). (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#33

Apr 24, 2026

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 32 MOTION RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF THE HABEAS PETITION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Droubi, Luna) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#34

May 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Byerley on behalf of Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, (Byerley, David) Modified on 5/7/2026 to remove Marco Rubio as name is not listed on the document (SAM). (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#35

May 04, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF THE HABEAS PETITION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Byerley, David) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#36

May 05, 2026

RESPONSE re 21 Amended Complaint Reply in Support of Petition, filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Droubi, Luna) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#37

May 08, 2026

REPLY in Support of Motion re 32 MOTION RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF THE HABEAS PETITION MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Droubi, Luna) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#38

May 12, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONER, filed by Amicus IMMIGRATION LAWYERS, LAW PROFESSORS, AND SCHOLARS. (Koop, Lisa) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#39

May 12, 2026

BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re 38 MOTION for Leave to File BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONER SALAH SALEM SARSOUR,, filed by Amicus IMMIGRATION LAWYERS, LAW PROFESSORS, AND SCHOLARS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Graeme Blair, Ph.D., # 2 Appendix LIST OF AMICI)(Koop, Lisa) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#40

May 12, 2026

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Lisa Koop on behalf of IMMIGRATION LAWYERS, LAW PROFESSORS, AND SCHOLARS. (Koop, Lisa) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#41

May 29, 2026

Statement Regarding Conditions of Confinement and Request for Conference Date by SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Alfoqaha, Tala) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#42

Jun 01, 2026

RESPONSE re 41 Statement Letter Notice in Response to Petitioner's Statement Regarding Conditions of Confinement and Request for Conference Date, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Thompson Declaration, # 2 Exhibit List of Commissary Items Sold, # 3 Exhibit Sarsour Commissary Transactions, # 4 Exhibit CCTV Still Photographs)(Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#43

Jun 03, 2026

NOTICE SCHEDULING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE: This cause is set for a telephonic status conference on June 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.*** TEXT ONLY ENTRY ***(CW) Modified on 6/4/2026- removed phone and access code. (CW). ***SEE AMENDED NOTICE*** (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

SCHEDULING Order

#44

Jun 04, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE SCHEDULING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE: This cause is set for a telephonic status conference on June 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling the designated telephone number, to be provided by the Court via email generated by the Court's ECF system. Non-parties who wish to attend the hearing may contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at carina_weed@insd.uscourts.gov for instructions to dial-in to the conference. Those granted access to the proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against recording and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violating these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. *** TEXT ONLY ENTRY *** (CW) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#46

Jun 04, 2026

ORDER to PRODUCE INMATE - Warden of Clay County Jail ordered to produce SALAH SALEM SARSOUR for court proceeding on 6/8/2026. The Court will provide by email, the call-in information. (See Order.) Copy mailed pursuant to distribution list. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/4/26. Electronic notice to USM-C.(RSF) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

Jun 04, 2026

SCHEDULING Order

#47

Jun 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Clem on behalf of Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#48

Jun 07, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Samuel B. Cole to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9332810), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Samuel B. Cole, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

#49

Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Byerley on behalf of Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Byerley, David) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#50

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER granting 48 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Samuel Cole for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 6/8/2026. (SPT) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#51

Jun 08, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/8/2026: On this date, the Court held a telephonic status conference. Petitioner Salah Salem Sarsour, appeared by counsel, Luna Droubi, Kathryn Helen Brady, Tala Alfoqaha, and Samuel B. Cole (pro hac vice pending). Respondent Brison Swearingen appeared by counsel, Liberty L. Roberts. Respondents Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Marco Rubio, and Todd Blanche appeared by counsel Joshua Clem and David J. Byerley. The conference was recorded by Court Reporter Jodie Franzen. For the reasons stated on the record, the matter was taken under advisement. (CW) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#52

Jun 16, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of telephonic status conference held on June 8, 2026 before Judge James Patrick Hanlon. (18 pages.) Court Reporter/Transcriber: Jodie Franzen (Email: jodiefranzen@gmail.com). Please review Local Rule 80-2 for more information on redaction procedures. Redaction Statement due 7/7/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026. (Franzen, Jodie) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#53

Jun 16, 2026

NOTICE of FILING of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of telephonic status conference held before Judge James Patrick Hanlon on June 8, 2026 (Franzen, Jodie) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#54

Jun 17, 2026

MOTION for Attorney(s) Hirsh M. Joshi to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9357732), filed by Petitioner SALAH SALEM SARSOUR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order)(Cole, Samuel) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#55

Jun 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR RELEASE PENDING ADJUDICATION OF HABEAS PETITION: Petitioner Salah Salem Sarsour is a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the United States for 33 years. On March 30, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Mr. Sarsour and initiated proceedings to have him removed, or deported, from the United States. Department of Homeland Security officials ordered that Mr. Sarsour be held in detention pending adjudication of his immigration case. Mr. Sarsour is being held at the Clay County Jail in Indiana. He has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, dkt. 21, and a motion for release pending adjudication of his habeas petition, dkt. 32 . The sole issue addressed by the Court in this Order is Mr. Sarsour's motion for release pending adjudication of his habeas petition. For the reasons explained below, the Court finds that it has jurisdiction over Mr. Sarsour's habeas petition, and by extension, his motion for release, and that Mr. Sarsour has presented a substantial claim of First Amendment retaliation. The Court does not decide the ultimate outcome of Mr. Sarsour's First Amendment habeas claim or the merits of the charges of removability against him. The Court only concludes, on the present record, that Mr. Sarsour has raised a "substantial" First Amendment retaliation claim, which could render his detention unlawful. The unopposed motion to file an amicus brief, which provides a unique perspective and may be useful to the Court in resolving the petition, is granted. Dkt. 38 . Voices for Choices v. Illinois Bell Tel. Co., 339 F.3d 542, 544 (7th Cir. 2003) (Posner, J., in chambers). The motion for release pending the adjudication of the habeas petition, dkt. 32, is granted. Respondents shall immediately release Mr. Sarsour on his personal recognizance, subject to the above-stated conditions. (SEE ORDER.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/18/2026. (CW) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#56

Jun 24, 2026

ORDER granting 54 Motion to Appear pro hac vice. Attorney Hirsh M Joshi for SALAH SALEM SARSOUR added. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 6/24/2026. Copy to PHV application. (AMT) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#57

Jul 01, 2026

ORDER - DIRECTING FURTHER PROCEEDINGS; On June 18, 2026, the Court granted Petitioner Salah Sarsour's motion for release pending adjudication of habeas petition, concluding that it had jurisdiction over Mr. Sarsour's habeas petition and that he had presented a substantial claim of First Amendment retaliation. Dkt. 55. Because the Court has determined that it has jurisdiction over Mr. Sarsour's claims asserted in the amended petition, the Court orders the parties to confer and submit a status report by July 16, 2026, addressing any potential need for fact discovery, supplemental briefing, and an evidentiary hearing. *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/1/2026. (CKM) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#58

Jul 06, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw Attorney Appearance, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Clem, Joshua) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#59

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER granting 58 Motion to Withdraw Attorney Appearance. Attorney Joshua Clem withdrawn. Signed by Magistrate Judge M. Kendra Klump on 7/8/2026. (AMT) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#60

Jul 14, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Deadlines To Submit Joint Status Report, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Byerley, David) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#61

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER granting 60 Motion to Extend Deadlines - The Court ORDERS that the Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by July 30, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/14/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#62

Jul 29, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Deadlines to File Joint Status Report, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Byerley, David) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#63

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER - granting 62 Motion to Extend Deadlines. The Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by August 27, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/29/26. (RSF) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#64

Aug 16, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 55 Order on MotionOrder on Motion for Leave to File, filed by Respondents TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, MARCO RUBIO. (No fee paid with this filing) (Byerley, David) (Entered: 08/16/2026)

#65

Aug 17, 2026

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 64 Notice of Appeal. (Attachments: # 1 Ltr to Parties)(KAA) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#66

Aug 18, 2026

USCA Case Number