District of Arizona • 2:26-cv-04046

#1

Jun 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241). Filing fee received: $ 5.00, receipt number 200022397 filed by Aakash Bista. (15 pages and envelope) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(EJA) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#2

Jun 09, 2026

MOTION to Expedite by Aakash Bista. (2 pages) (EJA) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#3

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (EJA) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#4

Jun 17, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's Emergency Motion or Request for Expedited Handling (Doc. 2 ) is denied as moot. Respondent Cantu is 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 Respondents 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. Respondents must answer the Petition within 20 days of the date of service. Respondents shall not file a dispositive motion in place of an answer without first showing cause as to why an answer is inadequate. Petitioner may file a reply within 10 days from the date of service of the answer. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 6/17/26. (EJA) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#5

Jun 17, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (EJA) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#6

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Tracy Riley appearing for Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. . (Riley, Tracy) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#8

Jun 25, 2026

SERVICE EXECUTED : Certified Mail Receipt re: Petition, order, summons upon US Attorney on 6/22/2026. (MAR) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#9

Jun 29, 2026

SERVICE EXECUTED : Certified Mail Receipt re: Petition, order, summons upon Eric Rokosky on 6/23/2026. (MAR) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#11

Jul 07, 2026

SERVICE EXECUTED: Certified Mail Receipt re: Summons, Petition and Order upon U.S. Attorney General on 6/30/26. (EJA) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#10

Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Hilzendeger on behalf of Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#12

Jul 12, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel Under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B) by Aakash Bista. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/12/2026)

#13

Jul 13, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) and the Court's Order (Doc. 4) by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Riley, Tracy) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#14

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#15

Jul 24, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) filed by Aakash Bista. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) filed by Aakash Bista.(Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#16

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Discovery (Limited) in Support of Amended Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus by Aakash Bista. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#17

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER: Respondents must file a Response to Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 14 ) no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Petitioner may file a Reply no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 29, 2026. See order for additional details. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 7/24/2026. (LMR) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#23

Jul 27, 2026

*SERVICE EXECUTED : Certified Mail Receipt re: Petition, order, summons upon Markwayne Mullin on 7/17/2026. (MAR) *Modified to correct event on 7/28/2026 (MAR). (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#27

Jul 27, 2026

*Document was filed in the incorrect case. All docket text associated with this entry has been removed on 8/6/2026. (ALR) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#18

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE re: Impending Removal by Todd Blanche, John E Cantu, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky NOTICE OF IMPENDING REMOVAL PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 26-09. (Riley, Tracy) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#19

Jul 28, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Hearing on Motion re: 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#20

Jul 28, 2026

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED granting Petitioner's 19 Emergency Motion for Hearing. Motion Hearing re: Petitioner's 14 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for 7/28/2026 at 11:00AM. Counsel may appear telephonically by calling (855) 244-8681 and using Access Code: 2315-590-1901. Please avoid the use of speakerphones and headsets. Ordered by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 7/28/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#21

Jul 28, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Michael T Liburdi: Status Conference held on 7/28/2026. Motion to Appoint Counsel 12 is granted. Argument is presented on Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 14 . The deadline for Respondents to respond to Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 14 is extended to July 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The deadline for Petitioner to file a reply in support of his Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is extended to July 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Continued Hearing on Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 12 is set for 7/29/2026 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 504, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Michael T Liburdi. The motion for limited discovery 16 will remain pending. APPEARANCES: Keith Hilzendeger for Petitioner. Tracy Riley (telephonically) for Respondents. (Court Reporter Christine Coaly.) Hearing held 10:58 AM to 11:23 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LMR) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#22

Jul 28, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re: 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Todd Blanche, John E Cantu, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-E)(Riley, Tracy) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#24

Jul 28, 2026

MOTION for Joinder of Additional Parties (Warden of Prairieland Detention Center, Alvarado, Texas) by Aakash Bista. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Status Conference AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jul 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel AND Status Conference AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jul 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Hearing on Motion

#25

Jul 29, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re: 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#26

Jul 29, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Michael T Liburdi: Hearing on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 14 held on 7/29/2026. Petitioner's Motion for Joinder of the Warden of Prairieland Detention Center as a Respondent 24 is granted. The Clerk of Court is directed to add John Doe, Warden of Pairieland Detention Center, Alvarado, Texas as a Respondent in this matter. Argument on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 14 is presented. Recess taken. Court reconvenes. The Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 14 is taken under advisement. APPEARANCES: Keith Hilzendeger for Petitioner. Tracy Riley for Respondents. (Court Reporter Kim Portik.) Hearing held 3:07 PM TO 3:19 PM and 3:30 PM to 3:32 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LMR) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#28

Jul 29, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 14 ) is denied. See order for details. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 7/29/2026. (LMR) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#29

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals re: 28 Order on Motion for TRO by Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Joinder of Additional Parties AND Order on Motion for TRO

Jul 29, 2026

Notice of Assignment

Jul 29, 2026

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Joinder of Additional Parties AND Order on Motion for TRO

#30

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the parties must file a joint status report no later than August 3, 2026. Ordered by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 7/31/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

#31

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Case as Moot by Aakash Bista. (Hilzendeger, Keith) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#32

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER that Petitioner's Motion to Dismiss as Moot (Doc. 31 ) is GRANTED. ORDERED that the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 15 ) is DENIED and this action is dismissed. FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Discovery (Doc. 16 ) is DENIED as moot. FINALLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court must enter judgment accordingly and close this case. Signed by Judge Michael T Liburdi on 8/4/26. (EJA) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#33

Aug 04, 2026

CLERK'S JUDGMENT - IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that, pursuant to the Court's Order filed August 4, 2026, Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is denied. Petitioner to take nothing and this action is hereby dismissed. (EJA) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#34

Aug 06, 2026

USCA Case Number re: 29 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Case number 26-4865, Ninth Circuit. (DXD) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#35

Aug 21, 2026

USCA Mandate