Active
Case Information
Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Janis Lynn Sammartino
Referred to:
Jill L. Burkhardt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Active
Last Activity:
May 29, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Apr 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Christopher J. LaRose ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 168820.), filed by Etah Desmond Ukara. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit - U.S. States Department of State, # 4 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-2548-JLS-JLB. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Jill L. Burkhardt are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#2
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition to Federal Defenders for Evaluation Regarding Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 1 ). Attorney Federal Defenders for Etah Desmond Ukara added. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/27/2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(maq) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#3
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Etah Desmond Ukara (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Etah Desmond Ukara(pty:pet) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Apr 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
May 06, 2026
Substitute Attorney
Main Document:
Substitute Attorney
#6
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#7
May 18, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
May 19, 2026
Order
#9
May 26, 2026
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
Main Document:
Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#10
May 26, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#11
May 26, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document:
Judgment - Clerk
#12
May 29, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Party
Party
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney
Attorney