Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-01529

#1

May 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9664864) filed by Getu Bekoye Tamrat. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit Placeholder (Sealed), # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Wagner, Ann) Modified on 5/6/2026 NEF regenerated to AUSA and to Habeas Immigration Service (LRS). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#2

May 05, 2026

SEALED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Petitioner Getu Bekoye Tamrat. Exhibit 2 in support of 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Wagner, Ann) Modified on 5/6/2026 NEF regenerated to AUSA (LRS). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#3

May 05, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Petitioner Getu Bekoye Tamrat. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/5/2026, (Wagner, Ann) Modified on 5/6/2026 NEF regenerated to AUSA (LRS). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#4

May 06, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 5/20/2026, Replies due by 5/26/2026, by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (LRS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#6

May 06, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. cc: Petitioner via USPS (LRS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#7

May 06, 2026

CONSENT by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. (KAM) Modified on 5/6/2026 (cc: Pltf via US Mail) (KAM). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#8

May 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michelle R. Lambert on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#9

May 06, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case(s) Getu Tamrat v. Bostock, 2:26-cv-01169-MLP, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

May 06, 2026

Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold added. (LRS)

May 06, 2026

Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge

#10

May 07, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioner's 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel. The Court APPOINTS the Federal Public Defender to represent Petitioner in these proceedings. Further, within 30 days of the date of this Order, Petitioner shall FILE an affidavit demonstrating financial eligibility for such appointment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (MW) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#11

May 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Noting Date 5/26/2026, (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#12

May 20, 2026

DECLARATION of Karl Douglas re 11 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#13

May 20, 2026

DECLARATION of Janese Mull re 11 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#14

May 21, 2026

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT by Petitioner Getu Bekoye Tamrat (Wagner, Ann) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#15

May 26, 2026

REPLY, filed by Petitioner Getu Bekoye Tamrat, TO RESPONSE to 11 RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Wagner, Ann) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#16

Jun 03, 2026

Order

#17

Jun 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Order

#18

Jun 08, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#19

Jun 10, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#20

Jun 10, 2026

Mail Returned

#21

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. The Court GRANTS the petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ) and GRANTS IN PART Petitioner's request for a permanent injunction. The Court's prohibition on Petitioner being removed from either the United States or this jurisdiction (Dkt. No. 19 ) is LIFTED. The Court ORDERS as follows:(1) Respondents SHALL immediately release Petitioner Getu Bekoye Tamrat from custody on reasonable conditions of supervision;(2) Respon dents SHALL file a declaration with the Court within twenty-four hours of this Order, confirming that Petitioner has been released from immigration detention and providing the date and time of his release;(3) Respondents SHALL NOT remove Petition er to a country other than the country designated in his Order of Removal without first providing him with written notice and a meaningful opportunity to respond in a reopened removal proceeding before an immigration judge; and(4) Respondents SHALL NOT remove Petitioner to any third country where he is likely to face imprisonment or other punishment upon arrival. Signed by Magistrate Judge Grady J Leupold. (BKP)

#22

Jun 30, 2026

Judgment by Court

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Jul 01, 2026

Notice-Other