Southern District of Indiana • 1:26-cv-00753

#1

Apr 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ARSHDEEP SINGH. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9225786) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hoffman, Kristin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#2

Apr 16, 2026

Proposed Summons submitted for issuance by the clerk as to TODD BLANCHE, KERRY FORESTAL, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, SAMUEL OLSON. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons Samuel Olson, # 2 Proposed Summons Sheriff Forestal, # 3 Proposed Summons Todd Blanche, # 4 Proposed Summons Todd Lyons, # 5 Proposed Summons Markwayne Mullin)(Hoffman, Kristin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kristin A. Hoffman on behalf of Petitioner ARSHDEEP SINGH. (Hoffman, Kristin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#4

Apr 16, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Petitioner ARSHDEEP SINGH. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Counsel, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hoffman, Kristin) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#5

Apr 17, 2026

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (SAM) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#6

Apr 17, 2026

Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#7

Apr 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#8

Apr 20, 2026

Response (Non-Motion)

#9

Apr 22, 2026

Amend/Correct

#10

Apr 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#11

Apr 23, 2026

Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)

#12

Apr 27, 2026

Response (Non-Motion)

#13

May 05, 2026

ORDER - Noncitizen Arshdeep Singh petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. He challenges the lawfulness of his continued detention at the Clay County Jail on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Court grants Mr. Singh's petition in part. Mr. Singh's motion to amend the petition, dkt. 11, is granted. Mr. Singh will have two days to file the proposed amended petition, dkt. [11-1], as the amended petition.The clerk is directed to add the Clay County Sheriff to the docket as a respondent and to terminate Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal. The clerk is directed to issue process by mail to the Clay County Respondent. Process will consist of the amended petition (dkt. [11-1]), exhibits (dkt. [11-2]), and this order. The Clay County Respondent will have seven days to answer the amended petition. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted insofar as the respondents will have seven days to certify that Mr. Singh has appeared for a bond hearing before an immigration judge consistent with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and pertinent regulations, or been released from detention. The petition is denied to the extent it seeks any other relief. *** SEE ORDER *** The Court will withhold the entry of final judgment until the Clay County Sheriff has appeared. Signed by Chief District Judge James Russell Sweeney, II on 5/5/2026. Copies provided per distribution list. (CKM) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#14

May 05, 2026

Submission Amended Petition for Habeas, filed by Petitioner ARSHDEEP SINGH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Summons Jailer Clay County)(Hoffman, Kristin) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#15

May 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#16

May 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

#17

May 12, 2026

Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)

#18

May 26, 2026

Closed Judgment