Southern District of Indiana • 1:26-cv-01227

#1

Jun 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9341896) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#2

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura J Smith on behalf of Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#3

Jun 10, 2026

Proposed Summons submitted for issuance by the clerk as to Antonio Gonzalez, Sandra Rodriguez, ANGIE SALAZAR, Ronda Wedel. (Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#4

Jun 10, 2026

Summons Issued as to ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR, RONDA WEDEL. (AAS) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#5

Jun 10, 2026

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (AAS) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#6

Jun 11, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - To promote efficient briefing of this action, the petitioners are encouraged to provide a courtesy copy of the petition and any exhibits, along with a copy of this Order to the following: Shelese Woods, Assistant U.S. Attorney. This individual may be willing to waive formal service under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on behalf of her clients. If counsel does not agree to waive service, the petitioners are directed to serve a copy of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on the respondents consistent with Rule 4. Along with the Petition and any exhibits, service must also include a copy of this Order. The respondents will have seven days from the date service is made or waived, to answer the allegations of the habeas petition and show cause why the relief sought by the petitioners should not be granted. The petitioners will have four days after service of the answer to reply. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/11/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#7

Jun 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey D. Preston on behalf of Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#8

Jun 16, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed by L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. ANTONIO GONZALEZ served on 6/16/2026; SANDRA RODRIGUEZ served on 6/16/2026; ANGIE SALAZAR served on 6/16/2026; RONDA WEDEL served on 6/16/2026. (Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#9

Jun 22, 2026

RETURN TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, re 6 Order to Show Cause, filed by ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR, RONDA WEDEL.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration Toby Biswas)(Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#10

Jun 26, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#11

Jun 26, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to 07/10/2026, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#12

Jun 29, 2026

ORDER granting 11 Motion for Extension of Time. Petitioners are GRANTED an extension of time to file their reply to July 10, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/29/2026. (LBT) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#13

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER ON MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE UNDER SEAL - Upon consideration of Petitioner's unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion to File Under Seal, dkt. 10, is GRANTED. (SEE ORDER.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 6/30/2026. (TPS) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#14

Jul 09, 2026

SEALED Interim Best Interest Determination, re 13 Order on Motion, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Smith, Laura) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#15

Jul 10, 2026

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to 07/20/2026, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#16

Jul 10, 2026

MOTION to Produce, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#17

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER - The respondents will have through July 20, 2026, to file a comprehensive record confirming (a) what components of the vetting process have been completed, and (b) what components of that process remain outstanding. The components addressed by the record will include transmission of any records to the ORR-appointed child advocate. The petitioners' motions for extension of time (dkt. 15 ) and to compel release of specific records (dkt. 16 ) are therefore granted to the extent consistent with this order and otherwise denied without prejudice. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/13/26. (RSF) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#18

Jul 20, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to July 22, 2026 in which to 17 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Court's Order at Docket 17, filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#19

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER - The Court, having reviewed the Federal Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time, and being duly advised, hereby GRANTS the Motion, dkt. 18, and extends the deadline to respond to the Court's Order, dkt. 17, by two (2) days, making such filing due on or before July 22, 2026. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/22/2026. (CKM) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#20

Jul 22, 2026

NOTICE of ORR Record (Declaration of T. Biswas, Assistant Deputy Director for Policy for the Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau) in response to Court's July 13, 2026 Order (Exhibits to be Filed Separately Under Seal), filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR, re 17 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File. (Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#21

Jul 23, 2026

SEALED Exhibits 1 - 5, re 20 Notice (Other), filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Authorization for Release of Info Forms, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Foreign Id Passport and Drivers License, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Home Study Assessment, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Email to Sponser re. Obtaining Court Records, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Criminal History Info)(Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#22

Jul 24, 2026

ORDER - The petitioners must file a status report after the sponsor has made all necessary submissions or by August 21, 2026, whichever comes first. The report must certify what steps in the vetting have been completed, what (if any) steps remain outstanding, and when they can be reasonably expected to be completed. The report must also include either a proposed timeline for a subsequent status report, a request for specific action from this Court, or a request to dismiss the petition as moot. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 7/24/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#23

Aug 21, 2026

RESPONSE, re 9 Return to Order to Show Cause, filed by Petitioners L. G. B.M., M. M. B.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Final Best Interest Determination)(Smith, Laura) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#24

Aug 25, 2026

SEALED Updated Declaration of Toby Biswas, re 9 Return to Order to Show Cause, 20 Notice (Other), filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#25

Aug 31, 2026

ORDER - Respondents filed a declaration on August 25. Dkt. 24 . It was not accompanied by a brief, a motion, or any other filing discussing the legal analysis presented in Petitioners' report or opposing their request for release. Respondents will have through September 4, 2026, to file any responsive brief. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 8/31/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#26

Sep 03, 2026

SEALED Motion for Enlargement of Time, re 25 Order, filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#27

Sep 09, 2026

RESPONSE re 23 Response, 25 Order Surreply to Petitioners' Reply to Respondents' Memorandum in Opposition to Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#28

Sep 09, 2026

SEALED Exh. 1 - Updated Declaration, re 27 Response, filed by Respondents ANTONIO GONZALEZ, SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, ANGIE SALAZAR. (Preston, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#29

Sep 17, 2026

ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE - A Telephonic Status Conference is set for 10/1/2026 at 2:00 PM before Judge James Patrick Hanlon. Counsel shall attend the conference by calling the designated telephone number, to be provided by the Court via email generated by the Court's ECF system. (See Order.) Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 9/17/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#31

Oct 01, 2026

Notice (Other)

#32

Oct 01, 2026

SEALED Document (Case Participants - doc)

#33

Oct 02, 2026

Telephone Conference