District of Arizona • 2:26-cv-02367

Nkem v. Rokosky

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Case Information

Filed: April 06, 2026
Assigned to: Michael J. McShane
Referred to: James F. Metcalf
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: May 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241). Filing fee received: $ 5.00, receipt number 200021232 filed by Presica Nyiwung Nkem. (18 Pages and Envelope) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(KLG) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)
#2
Apr 06, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Presica Nyiwung Nkem. (3 Pages) (KLG) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#3
Apr 06, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (KLG) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment
#4
Apr 10, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's Motion to Appoint Counsel 2 is denied without prejudice. Grounds Three and Four are dismissed The Clerk of Court must serve a copy of the Summons, the Petition 1 and this Order upon the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona by certified mail addressed to the civil process clerk at the office of the United States Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk of Court must also send by certified mail a copy of the Summons, the Petition, and this Order to the United States Attorney General pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(B) and to Respondent Rokosky pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk of Court must immediately transmit by email a copy of this Order and the Petition to the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, to the attention of Melissa Kroeger at melissa.kroeger@usdoj.gov, Lon Leavitt at lon.leavitt@usdoj.gov, Theo Nickerson at Theo.Nickerson2@usdoj.gov, Dina Anagnopoulos at Dina.Anagnopoulos@usdoj.gov, and Mary Finlon at Mary.Finlon@usdoj.gov. Petitioner may file a reply within 10 days from the date of service of the answer. This matter is referred to Magistrate Judge James F. Metcalf pursuant to Rules 72.1 and 72.2 of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure for further proceedings and a report and recommendation. Signed by Chief Judge Michael J McShane on 4/10/2026. (KLG) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#5
Apr 10, 2026
Summons Issued as to Eric Rokosky, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(KLG) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued as to USA
#8
Apr 14, 2026
ORDERED that until the reference of this case is withdrawn or the reference of this case is transferred to a different magistrate judge: Although Judge Metcalf's chambers are at the courthouse in Yuma, any chambers copies of filings for Magistrate Judge Metcalf provided pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.4 or Section II(D)(3) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual must be forwarded to the following address: Hon. James F. Metcalf c/o Office of Clerk of Court U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 401 W. Washington St., Suite 130, SPC 1 Phoenix, AZ 85003-2118. Signed by Magistrate Judge James F Metcalf on 4/14/2026. (KLG) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document: Order
#9
Apr 22, 2026
Service Executed
Main Document: Service Executed
#10
Apr 24, 2026
Service Executed
Main Document: Service Executed
#11
May 06, 2026
Service Executed
Main Document: Service Executed
#12
May 06, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
#13
May 07, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#14
May 07, 2026
Clerks Judgment
Main Document: Clerks Judgment
#15
May 27, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned

Parties

Nkem
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Rokosky
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