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Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Steven Paul Logan
Referred to:
James F. Metcalf
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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July 15, 2026
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#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) filed by Elvis Nkenganang. (9 pages and envelope) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(EJA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)
#2
Apr 17, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Elvis Nkenganang. (5 pages) (EJA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#3
Apr 17, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (EJA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Notice of Assignment
#4
Apr 21, 2026
Filing fee PAID IN FULL. (BAS) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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Filing Fee Received
#5
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (Doc. 2 ) is denied without prejudice. Grounds Three and Four of the Petition are dismissed. The Clerk of Court must serve a copy of the Summons, the Petition (Doc. 1 ) and this Order on the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona by certified mail addressed to the civil process clerk at the office of the United States Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk of Court must also send by certified mail a copy of the Summons, the Petition, and this Order to the United States Attorney General pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(B) and to Respondent pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Clerk of Court must immediately transmit by email a copy of this Order and the Petition to the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, to the attention of Melissa Kroeger at melissa.kroeger@usdoj.gov, Lon Leavitt at lon.leavitt@usdoj.gov, Theo Nickerson at Theo.Nickerson2@usdoj.gov, Dina Anagnopoulos at Dina.Anagnopoulos@usdoj.gov, and Mary Finlon at Mary.Finlon@usdoj.gov. Respondent must answer the Petition within 20 days of the date of service. This matter is referred to Magistrate Judge James F. Metcalf pursuant to Rules 72.1 and 72.2 of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure for further proceedings and a report and recommendation. See document for details. Signed by Judge Steven P Logan on 4/21/26. (EJA) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#6
Apr 22, 2026
Summons Issued as to Eric Rokosky, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(EJA) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Summons Issued as to USA
#8
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER - Although Judge Metcalf's chambers are at the courthouse in Yuma, any chambers copies of filings for Magistrate Judge Metcalf provided pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.4 or Section II(D)(3) of the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual must be forwarded to the following address: Hon. James F. Metcalf c/o Office of Clerk of Court U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 401 W. Washington St., Suite 130, SPC 1 Phoenix, AZ 85003-2118. See document for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge James F Metcalf on 4/29/26. (EJA) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
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Order
#9
May 01, 2026
SERVICE EXECUTED: Certified Mail Receipt re: Summons, Petition and Order upon Eric Rokosky on 4/27/26. (EJA) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Service Executed
#10
May 01, 2026
SERVICE EXECUTED: Certified Mail Receipt re: Summons, Petition and Order upon U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona on 4/28/26. (EJA) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Service Executed
#11
May 11, 2026
SERVICE EXECUTED : Certified Mail Receipt re: Summons, Petition and Order upon U.S. Attorney General on 4/30/26. (EJA) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
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SERVICE
#12
May 18, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
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Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
#13
May 19, 2026
Order
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Order
#14
May 19, 2026
Clerks Judgment
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Clerks Judgment
#15
May 28, 2026
Notice of Change of Address (Party)
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Notice of Change of Address (Party)
#16
Jun 09, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#17
Jul 15, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
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