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Filed: October 27, 2025
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 27, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet). Filing Fee Received: AGASDC-4175622, $405(SLC) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
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PETITION
#2
Oct 28, 2025
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. After 14 days of noncompliance a notice will be submitted to a judicial officer for possible sanctions, to include dismissal. Deficiency Notice Compliance due by 11/11/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Pro Hac Vice form). (SLC) . Modified on 10/28/2025 (pts). (Entered: 10/28/2025)
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NOTICE
#3
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Submitted (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Flattened PDF) (csr). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#4
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Submitted (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Flattened PDF) (csr). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#5
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Submitted (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Flattened PDF) (csr). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#6
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Submitted (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Flattened PDF) (csr). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#7
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Submitted (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Flattened PDF) (csr). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#8
Oct 29, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher Godshall-Bennett Receipt Number AGASDC-4176716, Fee Amount $200, by Jacob Ira Vijandre. Responses due by 11/12/2025. (Hamilton, Samantha) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 Signed Application) (jsh). (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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MOTION
#9
Oct 29, 2025
ORDER Directing USMS Service of Process re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by registered or certified mail upon: (1) the Attorney General of the United States; (2) the named Warden-Respondent; and (3) the civil process clerk at the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 10/29/2025. (amd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 USM-285 Forms) (amd).
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ORDER Directing USMS Service of Process re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by registered or certified mail upon: (1) the Attorney General of the United States; (2) the named Warden-Respondent; and (3) the civil process clerk at the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 10/29/2025. (amd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/29/2025: # 1 USM-285 Forms) (amd).
#10
Oct 29, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Otto Woelke Leithart on behalf of Warden of the Folkston Processing Center (Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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NOTICE
#11
Oct 29, 2025
Summons Issued as to Office of the Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Office of the General Counsel, George Sterling, Warden of the Folkston Processing Center. (csr) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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Summons
#12
Oct 29, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Eric Lee Receipt Number AGASDC-4177348, Fee Amount $200, by Jacob Ira Vijandre. Responses due by 11/12/2025. (Hamilton, Samantha) (Entered: 10/29/2025)
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MOTION
Oct 29, 2025
Motions Referred
Oct 29, 2025
Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance re printing USM 285 packets due by 11/1/2025. (jsh)
Oct 29, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED: 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher Godshall-Bennett Receipt Number AGASDC-4176716, Fee Amount $200. (jsh)
Oct 29, 2025
Set/Reset Deadlines
Oct 30, 2025
Motions Referred
Oct 30, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED: 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Eric Lee Receipt Number AGASDC-4177348, Fee Amount $200. (jsh)
#13
Nov 05, 2025
TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christopher Godshall-Bennett. Samantha Hamilton has entered an appearance in this case and vouches to satisfy the obligations of local counsel. Local R. 83.4. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on November 5, 2025. (edd) (Entered: 11/05/2025)
#14
Nov 05, 2025
TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Eric Lee. Samantha Hamilton has entered an appearance in this case and vouches to satisfy the obligations of local counsel. Local R. 83.4. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on November 5, 2025. (edd) (Entered: 11/05/2025)
#15
Nov 05, 2025
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden of the Folkston Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit White Declaration)(Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 11/05/2025)
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RESPONSE
#16
Nov 06, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Marium Uddin Receipt Number AGASDC-4182599, Fee Amount $200, by Jacob Ira Vijandre. Responses due by 11/20/2025. (Hamilton, Samantha) (Entered: 11/06/2025)
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MOTION
#17
Nov 06, 2025
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency - re 16 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Marium Uddin Receipt Number AGASDC-4182599, Fee Amount $200. Please file these items as a notice and link back to the motion 16 . (cmr) (Entered: 11/06/2025)
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NOTICE
#18
Nov 07, 2025
RESPONSE to 15 Response to Habeas Petition filed by Warden of the Folkston Processing Center filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre. (Hamilton, Samantha) (Entered: 11/07/2025)
#19
Nov 10, 2025
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 18 Response. If action is required, after 14 days of noncompliance a notice will be submitted to a judicial officer for possible sanctions, to include dismissal. Deficiency Notice Compliance due by 11/24/2025. (thb) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
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NOTICE
#20
Nov 10, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Maria Kari Receipt Number AGASDC-4184405, Fee Amount $200, by Jacob Ira Vijandre. Responses due by 11/24/2025. (Hamilton, Samantha) (Entered: 11/10/2025)
Main Document:
MOTION
#21
Nov 10, 2025
AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, George Sterling, Warden of the Folkston Processing Center, filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Hamilton, Samantha) Modified on 11/10/2025 (csr). (Entered: 11/10/2025)
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AMENDED
Nov 10, 2025
Motions Referred
Nov 10, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED: 20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Maria Kari Receipt Number AGASDC-4184405, Fee Amount $200 (thb)
#22
Nov 13, 2025
TEXT ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Maria Kari. Samantha Hamilton has entered an appearance in this case and vouches to satisfy the obligations of local counsel. Local R. 83.4. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on November 13, 2025. (edd) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
Nov 13, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Nov 13, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/14/2025 03:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. Dial-in instructions will be provided by Courtroom Deputy prior to scheduled call. (KM)
#23
Nov 14, 2025
ORDER Warden of the Folkston Processing Center answer due 11/28/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 11/14/2025. (pts) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
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ORDER
#26
Nov 14, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/14/2025. (Tape #BWC-CHAMBERS.) (KM) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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Minute
Nov 14, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 11/18/2025 03:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. Dial-in instructions will be provided by Courtroom Deputy prior to scheduled call. (KM)
Nov 14, 2025
Notice of Hearing
Nov 14, 2025
Terminate Hearings
Nov 14, 2025
Terminate Hearings: Telephonic status call set for 11/18/2025 at 3:00 PM is cancelled. Telephonic status call remains scheduled for 11/14/2025 at 3:00 PM. (KM)
#24
Nov 17, 2025
U.S. Marshal Return as to Warden of the Folkston Processing Center Unexecuted. (pts) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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U.S.
#25
Nov 17, 2025
U.S. Marshal Return as to US Attorney for 21 Amended Complaint, filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre, on 11/4/2025 (pts) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
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U.S.
#28
Nov 28, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss by Warden of the Folkston Processing Center. Responses due by 12/12/2025. (Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 11/28/2025)
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MOTION
#29
Dec 01, 2025
U.S. Marshal Return as to Warden of the Folkston Processing Center for 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre. Attorney General Certified Mail return receipt signed on 11/12/2025. (pts) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
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U.S.
Dec 02, 2025
Motions Referred
Dec 02, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: 28 MOTION to Dismiss. (kjm)
#30
Dec 08, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Jacob Ira Vijandre. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit E)(Godshall-Bennett, Christopher) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
Dec 09, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear
Dec 09, 2025
TEXT ORDER terminating 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for failure to comply and correct deficiency. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 12/09/2025. (WS)
#31
Dec 19, 2025
NOTICE by Jacob Ira Vijandre (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit G)(Godshall-Bennett, Christopher) (Entered: 12/19/2025)
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NOTICE
#32
Jan 14, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#33
Feb 09, 2026
ORDER directing the parties to provide a status update regarding Petitioner's custody and any other relevant information necessary for the Court's review on or before February 19, 2026. (Status Report due by 2/19/2026.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 2/9/2026. (jsh) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
#34
Feb 17, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Jacob Ira Vijandre. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. H, # 2 Exhibit Exh. I)(Lee, Eric) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Status Report
#35
Feb 19, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Warden of the Folkston Processing Center. (Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Status Report
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