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Case Information
Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristal C. Brisco
Referred to:
Scott J. Frankel
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AINNDC-6238249.), filed by Javier Rivera-Mejia.(Htun, June) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/17/2026: # 1 Exhibit) (kmt). (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 17, 2026
STATEMENT Civil Cover Sheet regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Javier Rivera-Mejia. (Htun, June) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Statement
#3
Apr 17, 2026
Application for Attorney June Jasmine Htun to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Javier Rivera-Mejia. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number AINNDC-6238311 (Attachments: # 1 Good Standing)(Htun, June) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER: Attorney June Jasmine Htuns motion for PHV admission is GRANTED 3, on the condition that she file her certificate of good standing from the Illinois Supreme Court no later than 5/1/2026. Text entry order by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 4/17/2026. (ers) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Apr 17, 2026
**NEW CASE** Judge Cristal C Brisco and Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel added. (nah)
Apr 17, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Apr 17, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#5
Apr 20, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Civil-Process Clerk for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; the Acting Attorney General of the United States; the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at the Office of General Counsel; the Director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; the Director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Chicago Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; and the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at the Indiana Department of Correction; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to the Indiana Department of Correction; the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at Miami Correctional Facility; and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS the Warden, the IDOC, and the United States Attorney 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 those deliveries; and ORDERS the respondents to file an answer to the petition by 4/28/26, addressing petitioners arguments that he is being illegally detained and providing relevant immigration records, including any administrative warrant issued for his arrest under 8 U.S.C. § 1226; and GRANTS the petitioner until 5/5/26, to file a reply in support of his petition. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 4/20/26. (Copy with petition E-mailed to AUSA, Warden of MCF and IDOC. Copy with petition sent certified mail to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9502 93; U.S. Attorney General - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9503 09; Director of the Chicago ICE Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 4070 950 30 ; Acting Director of ICE at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 4070 950 23; Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, at the Office of General Counsel - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9503 16; and Warden of MCF at IDOC - 9589 070 5270 4070 9503 47)(nah) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#6
Apr 20, 2026
Confirmation received from Warden of receipt of DE 5 . (nah) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Apr 20, 2026
Docket Annotation - public event with NEF
#7
Apr 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
Apr 28, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#9
Apr 28, 2026
Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#10
May 04, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#11
May 05, 2026
Opinion and Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#13
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#14
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#15
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
May 06, 2026
Docket Annotation - public event with NEF
#16
May 13, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#17
May 19, 2026
Notice - Other
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Notice - Other
#19
May 21, 2026
Clerks Judgment
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Clerks Judgment
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English
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Rivera-Mejia
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