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Filed: April 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristal C. Brisco
Referred to:
Scott J. Frankel
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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May 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 03, 2026
**STRICKEN Per DE [9}** PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AINNDC-6223319.), filed by J.R.S.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh 1 ICE locator, # 2 Exhibit Exh 2 Espinoza Cruz, # 3 Exhibit Exh 3 U visa Deferred Action, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Proposed Summons)(Weinstock, Karen) Modified on 4/14/2026 (nah). (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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**STRICKEN
#2
Apr 06, 2026
ORDER: The court DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) by certified mail, return receipt requested, to (a) the Civil-Process Clerk for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; (b) the Attorney General of the United States; (c) the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at the Office of General Counsel; (d) the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; and (e) the Field Office Director for the Chicago ICE Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana to acknowledge receipt of the petition to the clerk and DIRECTS the clerk to make a notation on the docket upon receiving confirmation of receipt of the delivery; ORDERS the respondents to file a brief status report by 4/9/26, with a continuing obligation to supplement with new information, providing J.R.S.B.s current location detailing the legal basis for his detention and whether there are plans to remove him from the United States in the next thirty days and, if so, to where; ORDERS J.R.S.B. to file a notice under seal providing his full name, alien registration number, and country of birth by 4/9/26; and ORDERS J.R.S.B. to file a motion for use of a pseudonym by 4/13/26. Signed by Judge Philip P Simon on 4/6/26. (Copy with petition E-mailed to AUSA. Copy with petition sent certified mail to the Civil-Process Clerk for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9510 23; the Attorney General of the United States - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9510 16; the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at the Office of General Counsel - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9509 96; the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9509 89; and the Field Office Director for the Chicago ICE Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9510 09)(nah) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
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ORDER:
#3
Apr 06, 2026
Confirmation received from AUSA of receipt of DE 2 . (nah) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Apr 06, 2026
**NEW CASE** Judge Philip P Simon and Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi added. (nah)
#4
Apr 09, 2026
MOTION LEAVE TO PROCEED UNDER A PSEUDONYM re 2 Order,,,,,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,, by Petitioner J.R.S.B.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Brief in support of motion for leave to proceed under a pseudonym, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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MOTION
#5
Apr 09, 2026
Sealed Document re 4 MOTION LEAVE TO PROCEED UNDER A PSEUDONYM re 2 Order,,,,,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,, 2 Order,,,,,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,,,,,,. (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Sealed
#6
Apr 09, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Robert Goldsmith, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Samuel Olson. (Irvin - AUSA, Brian) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Status Report
#7
Apr 09, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Petitioner J.R.S.B.. (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Show Cause
#8
Apr 10, 2026
ORDER: The Clerk is DIRECTED to close case 2:26-cv-00147 and open a new case with these filings in the South Bend Division, and to randomly assign judges under General Order 2025-15. Signed by Magistrate Judge Abizer Zanzi on 4/10/2026. (ash) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Order
#9
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER: The court DENIES the emergency motion for order to show cause (ECF 7 ); DENIES the motion for leave to proceed under a pseudonym (ECF 4 ) without prejudice; STRIKES the petition (ECF 1 ); GRANTS petitioner until 5/14/26, to file an amended petition; and CAUTIONS him if he does not respond by the deadline, this case is subject to dismissal without further notice for lack of prosecution. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 4/14/26. (nah) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#10
Apr 23, 2026
Amended Complaint
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Amended Complaint
#11
May 01, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#12
May 01, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
#13
May 06, 2026
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
May 06, 2026
Docket Annotation - public event with NEF
#15
May 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#16
May 14, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#17
May 21, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#18
May 21, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#19
May 24, 2026
Notice - Other
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Notice - Other
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Goldsmith
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J.R.S.B.
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