U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit • 26-50280

#1

Apr 09, 2026

PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Jr. [26-50280] (NMF) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:07 AM]

#4

Apr 13, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Kate Gibson Kumar ) [Entered: 04/13/2026 03:19 PM]

#5

Apr 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Daniel Hatoum ) [Entered: 04/14/2026 12:02 PM]

#7

Apr 15, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Kate Gibson Kumar for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:34 AM]

#9

Apr 15, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Tiberius T. Davis for Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Jr. for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:11 PM]

#10

Apr 15, 2026

ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Daren K. Margolinfor the Court to process. Date of service: 04/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellant: Davis; Attorney for Appellees: Gibson Kumar, Scarborough. [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 02:17 PM]

#11

Apr 15, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Jr. advising transcript unnecessary for appeal purposes. [26-50280] (PAC) [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:02 PM]

#12

Apr 15, 2026

INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [12] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-50280] (NMF) [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:23 PM]

#13

Apr 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 5:26-CV-415. Electronic ROA due on 04/30/2026. [26-50280] (NMF) [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:26 PM]

#14

Apr 17, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Daniel Hatoum for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 04/17/2026 11:48 AM]

#15

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Tiberius T. Davis for Appellant Daren K. Margolin in 26-50280, Attorney Tiberius T. Davis for Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General in 26-50280, Attorney Tiberius T. Davis for Appellant Todd Lyons in 26-50280, Attorney Tiberius T. Davis for Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 04/20/2026 09:05 AM]

#18

Apr 20, 2026

ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Tiberius Davis is designated as inactive in this case. Reason:not participating. [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 04/20/2026 09:07 AM]

#19

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (S. Denni Arnold ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 09:30 AM]

#20

Apr 21, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Zachary Dolling ) [Entered: 04/21/2026 09:37 AM]

#21

Apr 21, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) S. Denni Arnold for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 04/21/2026 03:00 PM]

#23

Apr 23, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Zachary Dolling for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (PAC) [Entered: 04/23/2026 12:09 PM]

#25

May 22, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-50280] (DDL) [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:55 PM]

#26

May 22, 2026

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 07/01/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Jose Rodriguez Jr.. [26-50280] (DDL) [Entered: 05/22/2026 12:55 PM]

#27

Jun 24, 2026

UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Daren K. Margolin for filing Opening Brief until 07/31/2026 [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 04:22 PM]

#28

Jun 25, 2026

EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Jr.. Extension Granted to and including 07/31/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 07/31/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Daren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Jose Rodriguez Jr. [26-50280] (NMF) [Entered: 06/25/2026 11:22 AM]

#29

Jul 31, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50280] (Drew C. Ensign ) [Entered: 07/31/2026 05:25 PM]

#30

Jul 31, 2026

WITHDRAWN MOTION to supplement the record on appeal with declaration of Officer Frank X. Padilla and post-judgment email from Judge Biery [30]. Document is insufficient for the following reasons: a certificate of conference is required Sufficient Mtn/Resp/Reply due on 08/13/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Daren K. Margolin and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: WITHDRAWN MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Daren K. Margolin to supplement the record on appeal with Declaration of Officer Frank X. Padilla and Post-judgment email from Judge Biery [30]. Date of service: 07/31/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellant: Davis [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 07/31/2026 08:47 PM]

#31

Jul 31, 2026

SUFFICIENT APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires a corrected Caption; table of contents is misspelled. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Record Excerpts due on 08/14/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Daren K. Margolin and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Appellees L. C.R. and Adrian Conejo Arias. Sufficient Brief due on 08/19/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Daren K. Margolin and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.. Appellee's Brief due on 08/31/2026 for Appellees L. C.R. and Adrian Conejo Arias [26-50280] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Date of service: 07/31/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellant: Davis [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 07/31/2026 10:53 PM]

#32

Aug 02, 2026

LETTER filed - Notice of Intent to file a response to the motion to supplement the record on appeal. [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias and L. C.R. [32] to the Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Daren K. Margolin [30] Date of Service: 08/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellant: Davis. [26-50280] (S. Denni Arnold ) [Entered: 08/02/2026 08:50 PM]

#33

Aug 04, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Drew C. Ensign for party(s) Appellant Daren K. Margolin Appellant Jose Rodriguez Jr. Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/04/2026 03:11 PM]

#35

Aug 04, 2026

OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION to supplement the record on appeal with declaration of Officer Frank X. Padilla and post-judgment email from Judge Biery [35]. [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General to supplement the record on appeal with Declaration of Office Frank X. Padilla and Post-Judgment Email from Judge Biery [35]. Date of Service: 08/04/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellants: Davis, Ensign [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 08/04/2026 06:47 PM]

#45

Aug 04, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Drew C. Ensign for party(s) Appellant Daren K. Margolin Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/18/2026 11:53 AM]

#36

Aug 06, 2026

APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Date of service: 08/06/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellants: Davis, Ensign [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 08/06/2026 08:55 PM]

#38

Aug 06, 2026

DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the appellant's brief received from Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security because the incorrect docket event was used to file the proposed sufficient brief [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/11/2026 11:30 AM]

#37

Aug 10, 2026

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [37] to the Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General in 26-50280 [35]Response/Opposition to Incorporated Motion due on 08/20/2026 and INCORPORATED MOTION to supplement the record on appeal with sworn affidavits of Conejo Arias and Ali Daniels [37] [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by L. C.R. and Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias [37] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General [35] Date of Service: 08/10/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellants: Davis, Ensign. [26-50280] (Daniel Hatoum ) [Entered: 08/10/2026 05:20 PM]

#39

Aug 11, 2026

PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [31] Date of service: 08/11/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellants: Davis, Ensign [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 08/11/2026 04:37 PM]

#40

Aug 11, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50280] (Drew C. Ensign ) [Entered: 08/11/2026 11:17 PM]

#47

Aug 11, 2026

DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the appearance form for Drew Ensign received from Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Jose Rodriguez, Jr. because it is a duplicate docket entry [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/18/2026 11:55 AM]

#41

Aug 12, 2026

COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Daren K. Margolin, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General [30] [26-50280] (LEF) [Entered: 08/12/2026 09:39 AM]

#42

Aug 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Jenya Godina ) [Entered: 08/14/2026 11:34 AM]

#43

Aug 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Jonathan D. Hacker ) [Entered: 08/14/2026 12:07 PM]

#44

Aug 17, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50280] (Kelsey Miller ) [Entered: 08/17/2026 04:09 PM]

#48

Aug 19, 2026

UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees L. C.R. and Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias for filing Response Brief to Appellants' Opening Brief until 09/30/2026 [26-50280] (S. Denni Arnold ) [Entered: 08/19/2026 01:15 PM]

#49

Aug 19, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jenya Godina for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/19/2026 01:33 PM]

#51

Aug 19, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jonathan D. Hacker for party(s) Appellee L. C.R. Appellee Adrian Conejo Arias, in case 26-50280 [26-50280] (RSM) [Entered: 08/19/2026 01:36 PM]

#53

Aug 19, 2026

EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellees L. C.R. and Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias. Extension Granted to and including 09/30/2026. E/Res's Brief deadline updated to 09/30/2026 for Appellees L. C.R. and Adrian Conejo Arias [26-50280] (LEF) [Entered: 08/19/2026 02:44 PM]

#54

Aug 20, 2026

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [54] to the Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellees Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias and L. C.R. in 26-50280 [37]Response/Opposition deadline satisfied. [26-50280]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Daren K. Margolin [54] to the Motion filed by Appellees L. C.R. and Mr. Adrian Conejo Arias [37] Date of Service: 08/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Arnold, Dolling, Gibson Kumar, Godina, Hacker, Hatoum, Scarborough; Attorney for Appellants: Davis, Ensign. [26-50280] (Tiberius T. Davis ) [Entered: 08/20/2026 04:58 PM]