Southern District of Indiana • 2:26-cv-00326

ORANTES MAGANA v. SWEARINGEN

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Case Information

Filed: May 07, 2026
Assigned to: James Russell Sweeney II
Referred to: Mario Garcia
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: June 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jesus Antonio Orantes Magana. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9263158) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A ICE Locator Info, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B Ad for Deportation Judge, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C Email from Chief IJ, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D July 2025 DHS Memo, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Galindo, Nora) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 07, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Nora Unverzagt Galindo on behalf of Petitioner Jesus Antonio Orantes Magana. (Galindo, Nora) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#3
May 08, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The respondents are notified of the filing of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. A copy of this Order to Show Cause, the petition, and exhibits shall be distributed electronically to the United States Attorney. The clerk is directed to issue process by mail to the Clay County Respondent. The respondents will have through May 15, 2026, to answer the allegations of the habeas petition and show cause why the relief sought by the petitioner should not be granted. The petitioner will have four days after service of the answer to reply. (See Order.) Signed by Chief District Judge James Russell Sweeney, II on 5/8/2026. Copies distributed pursuant to distribution list. (JSR) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#4
May 08, 2026
MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (SAM) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document: Magistrate Judge Notice of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction
#5
May 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
May 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
May 11, 2026
Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
Main Document: Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
#8
May 14, 2026
Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
Main Document: Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
#9
May 15, 2026
Reply to Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
Main Document: Reply to Return to Order to Show Cause (Habeas Case Only)
#10
May 22, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
May 22, 2026
Closed Judgment
Main Document: Closed Judgment
#12
Jun 02, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)

Parties

ORANTES MAGANA
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SWEARINGEN
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