Northern District of Ohio • 3:26-cv-00971

#1

Apr 24, 2026

First Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief. Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number BOHNDC-13640916. Filed by J.N. Fenel Auguste. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Passport, # 2 Exhibit BIA Brief, # 3 Exhibit BIA Decision, # 4 Exhibit Biometrics Appt. 4.3.26, # 5 Exhibit Biometrics Appt.4.8.26, # 6 Exhibit Joint Motion to Remand, # 7 Exhibit BIA rejection, # 8 Exhibit I-94, # 9 Exhibit EAD, # 10 Exhibit Soc. Sec. Card, # 11 Exhibit I-130 Receipt, # 12 Exhibit RFE Med Exam, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet) (Krajenke, Francis) Modified on 4/24/2026 (R,EM). (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

Judge Benita Y. Pearson assigned to case. (R,EM)

Apr 24, 2026

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp. (R,EM)

#2

Apr 28, 2026

Attorney Appearance by Lisa Hammond Johnson filed by on behalf of Attorney General of the United States, Kevin Raycraft, Secretary of the Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#3

May 05, 2026

FILING ERROR - filer advised to refile the document with exhibits. Amended Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Attorney General of the United States, Kevin Raycraft, Secretary of the Homeland Security, Dennis Sullivan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Filed by JN Fenel Auguste. (Krajenke, Francis) Modified on 5/5/2026 to note filed in error. (R,AP). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#4

May 05, 2026

FILING ERROR - filer advised to refile the document with exhibits. Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and to 3 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) - Exhibit M. NTA. 4.28.26, filed by JN Fenel Auguste. (Krajenke, Francis) Modified on 5/5/2026 to note filed in error. (R,AP). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#5

May 05, 2026

Amended Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Attorney General of the United States, Kevin Raycraft, Secretary of the Homeland Security, Dennis Sullivan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Filed by JN Fenel Auguste. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Passport, # 2 Exhibit BIA Brief, # 3 Exhibit BIA Decision, # 4 Exhibit Biometrics Appt.4.3.26, # 5 Exhibit Biometrics Appt. 4.8.26, # 6 Exhibit Joint Motion to Remand, # 7 Exhibit BIA Rejection, # 8 Exhibit I-94, # 9 Exhibit EAD, # 10 Exhibit Soc.Sec. Card, # 11 Exhibit I-130 Receipt, # 12 Exhibit RFE Med Exam, # 13 Exhibit NTA 4.28.26, # 14 Civil Cover Sheet) (Krajenke, Francis) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#6

May 06, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#7

May 13, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#8

May 18, 2026

Response to Petition filed by Attorney General of the United States, Kevin Raycraft, Secretary of the Homeland Security, Dennis Sullivan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-94, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 2024 NTA, # 3 Exhibit 3 - IJ Decision, # 4 Exhibit 4 - EARM Encounter, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Internet-Based Hearing) Related documents 1, 5 (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#9

May 22, 2026

Reply to 8 Respondent's Response filed by JN Fenel Auguste. Related document 8 (Krajenke, Francis) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#10

May 27, 2026

Memorandum Opinion and Order

May 27, 2026

Minutes of proceedings [non-document] before Judge Benita Y. Pearson. Telephonic Hearing on the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (ECF No. 5 ) held on 5/27/2026. Present were Francis R. Krajenke Jr. as counsel for Petitioner and Assistant United States Attorney Lisa Hammond Johnson as counsel for Respondents. The matter is heard and submitted. (Court Reporter: Mary Uphold); Time: 15 Minutes. (JLG)

#11

Jun 08, 2026

Status Report filed by Attorney General of the United States, Kevin Raycraft, Secretary of the Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)Related document(s) 10 .(Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#12

Jun 08, 2026

Judgment