Western District of Oklahoma • 5:26-cv-00828

#1

Apr 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by David Jose Escalona. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Notice to EOIR, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Filed Affidavit of David Escalona, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Criminal History, # 4 Exhibit 4 - NTA, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Pro Se filed I-289, # 6 Exhibit 6 - IJ Decision, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Emails from ICE re Removal, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Motion to Stay Removal Order, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Motion to Reopen, # 10 Exhibit 10 - IJ Order grainting Stay of Removal, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Amendments to I-589, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Notice of Removal to Mexico, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Third Country Screening Notice, # 14 Exhibit 14 - 11.18.2025 Stay Order, # 15 Exhibit 15 - DJE ca7 Stay Order, # 16 Exhibit 16 - 2.2026 IJ Order Reopening, # 17 Exhibit 17 - Signed Declaration re Detention Conditions, # 18 Exhibit 18 - Letter re Medical Issues, # 19 Exhibit 19 - Detention Release RR Support Letter, # 20 Exhibit 20 - Affidavit from Aiman, # 21 Civil Cover Sheet)(jac) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#2

Apr 16, 2026

NO PREVIOUS Cases (jac) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 17, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Nicholas Candido on behalf of David Jose Escalona (Candido, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#4

Apr 17, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-4985580 by David Jose Escalona. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Candido, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#5

Apr 17, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Kathryn D Terry on behalf of David Jose Escalona (Terry, Kathryn) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#6

Apr 17, 2026

Receipt for Money Received from David Jose Escalona in the amount of $5, receipt number 500017159 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (jsg) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#7

Apr 21, 2026

ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 04/21/2026. (jb) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#8

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield on 4/21/2026. (rb) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#9

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, filed by David Jose Escalona. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield on 4/21/2026. (rb) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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May 05, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by David M McCrary on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson (McCrary, David) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#11

May 05, 2026

NOTICE (other) by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson (Transfer Notice) (McCrary, David) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#12

May 05, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. Motions referred to Amanda Leigh Maxfield. (McCrary, David) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#13

May 05, 2026

AMENDED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. Motions referred to Amanda Leigh Maxfield. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of Removal)(McCrary, David) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#14

May 05, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Gerardo Romo on behalf of David Jose Escalona (Romo, Gerardo) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#15

May 06, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Respondents' response is due on or before May 8, 2026. Respondents' original Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Doc. 12), is moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield on 5/6/2026. (rb) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#16

May 08, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 7th Cir. Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Apr. 2026 IJ Order)(McCrary, David) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 15, 2026

REPLY by Petitioner David Jose Escalona re 16 Response filed by David Jose Escalona. (Romo, Gerardo) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#18

Jul 27, 2026

ORDER. Not later than August 3, 2026, the parties are DIRECTED to file supplemental briefs confirming whether either party appealed Petitioner's April order of removal. If neither party appealed the order of removal, the parties are further DIRECTED to explain whether the Petition is now moot. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield on 7/27/2026. (rb) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#19

Aug 03, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of Habeas (supplemental brief) filed by David Jose Escalona. (Romo, Gerardo) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#20

Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE of Conventional Filing of the Digital Audio Recording by Gerardo Romo on behalf of David Jose Escalona (Romo, Gerardo) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#21

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE (Supplemental Response) filed by Todd Blanche, Don Jones, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. (McCrary, David) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#22

Aug 03, 2026

SUPPLEMENT re 21 Response (Supplemental Exhibit) by Todd Blanche, Don Jones, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. (McCrary, David) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#23

Aug 05, 2026

CONVENTIONALLY FILED EXHIBIT RE 20 Notice of Conventional Filing by Petitioner David Jose Escalona received in Court Clerk's Office. One white flash drive and one orange flash drive received; White flash drive provided to Judge Goodwin's Chambers and orange flash drive maintained in Court Clerk's Office.(alw) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Exhibit

#24

Aug 12, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. The undersigned recommends that the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (Doc. 1) be GRANTED to the extent it requests habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The undersigned recommends that the Court order Respondents to provide Petitioner an individualized bond hearing. This Report and Recommendation terminates the referral of this matter to the undersigned. Objections to R&R due by 8/19/2026. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Amanda Leigh Maxfield on 8/12/2026. (rb) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#25

Aug 19, 2026

OBJECTION TO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 24 filed by Todd Blanche, Don Jones, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Sam Olson. (McCrary, David) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

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