Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-00823

#1

Apr 06, 2026

Verified Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number AOHNDC-13610661. Filed by Pukhraj Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Custody Determination, # 3 Exhibit C - Automated Case Information System Screenshot with Case Status, # 4 Exhibit D - ICE Detainee Locator Screenshot, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Nimer, Jennifer) Modified text on 4/7/2026 to name exhibits (D,Ju). (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#2

Apr 06, 2026

Motion for temporary restraining order filed by Petitioner Pukhraj Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Nimer, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Order: [non-document] The Court has examined the petition (ECF No. 1 ) and Petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction (ECF No. 2 ). Regarding the petition, 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 ), the motion (ECF No. 2 ), 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 April 14, 2026. The Court will thereafter schedule a hearing pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, at which both the petition and motion will be heard. Regarding the motion, the Court GRANTS it in part: Respondents ARE HEREBY RESTRAINED from transferring Petitioner from the jurisdiction of this District pending the resolution of this case. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 4/7/2026. (S,SR) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Order

Apr 07, 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 Darrell A. Clay. (D,Ju)

Apr 07, 2026

Judge Charles Esque Fleming assigned to case. (D,Ju)

#3

Apr 08, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 08, 2026

Order on Motion to appear pro hac vice

Apr 08, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Motion for appearance pro hac vice by attorney Jagbir Singh Terkiana for Pukhraj Singh. 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 # 3 ). Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 4/8/2026.(S,SR)

#4

Apr 14, 2026

Return of Writ (2241) 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), and Response to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Acting United States Attorney General, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-867 Form, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-213 Form, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Removal Order, # 4 Exhibit 4 - IJ Order on Motion to Reopen, # 5 Exhibit 5 - IJ Order of Removal October 2022, # 6 Exhibit 6 - BIA Filing Receipt, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Van Wert Municipal Court Record)(Barker, Brendan) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#5

Apr 17, 2026

Conference/Hearing

Apr 30, 2026

Order

Apr 30, 2026

Order [non-document] granting 5 Joint Motion to Waive Hearing on 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on April 30, 2026. (R,AP)

May 15, 2026

Order: [non-document] In light of the Sixth Circuit's recent decision in Lopez-Campos et al. v. Raycraft, et al., No. 25-1965, 2026 WL 1283891 (6th Cir. May 11, 2026), Defendants are hereby ORDERED to supplement their return of writ and response to Petitioner's motion for temporary restraining order by close of business on May 22, 2026. The supplement shall indicate what effect, if any, Lopez-Campos has on the claims presented in the petition and the motion for temporary restraining order. Judge Charles Esque Fleming on 5/15/2026. (S,SR)

May 15, 2026

Order