Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-01425

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Jun 23, 2026

Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee not paid, IFP. Filed by Karaga Musa. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (D,Ju) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#2

Jun 23, 2026

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis (incomplete) filed by Petitioner Karaga Musa. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(D,Ju) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/23/2026: # 2 proposed order) (D,Ju). (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

Judge David A. Ruiz assigned to case. (D,Ju)

Jun 23, 2026

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong. (D,Ju)

Jun 23, 2026

Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) and blank civil cover sheet mailed to Karaga Musa, A245674119 at Northeast Ohio Correctional Institution, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 6/23/2026. Related document(s) 1 . (D,Ju)

#3

Jul 09, 2026

Attorney Appearance by Karen E. Swanson-Haan filed by on behalf of Attorney General of United States. (Swanson-Haan, Karen) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#4

Jul 13, 2026

Order. Petitioner is ordered either to pay the full fee of $ 5.00 or to fully complete and submit the accompanying AO 239 (long form) Application to Proceed without Prepaying Costs or Fees within 14 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong on 7/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit)(K,L) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Copy of 4 Order mailed to Karaga Musa A245674119 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 7/13/2026. (K,L)

#5

Jul 14, 2026

Supplement to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Karaga Musa. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(D,Lu) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#6

Jul 27, 2026

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Petitioner Karaga Musa. Related document(s) 4 . (Attachments: # 1 Copy of Order, # 2 Envelope) (F,AW) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#7

Jul 30, 2026

Order granting Petitioner's 6 Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Karaga Musa. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong on 7/30/2026. (K,L) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Copy of 7 Order mailed to Karaga Musa A245674119 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 7/30/2026. (K,L)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

Order referring case to Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong which referral shall include the issuance by the Magistrate Judge of any order requiring the respondent(s) to answer, service of the petition, or any appropriate order directed to this matter, pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 Cases. (See Rule 1(b) of the Federal Rules Governing § 2254 cases, which extends the application of the Rules to habeas corpus petitions not filed under § 2254.) The Magistrate Judge shall order Respondent(s) to file a Notice within 7 days indicating whether they intend to oppose the Petition and, if so, setting forth a brief explanation as to how the present petition differs from those under the Court of Appeals' consideration in Lopez-Campos. If Respondent indicates no opposition is intended, the undersigned will rule directly on the habeas petition. If an opposition is intended, the Magistrate Judge shall order Respondent(s) to file the Return of Writ within 21 days. Requests for extension should be restricted to exceptional circumstances. Petitioner may file a reply within 14 days of the Return of Writ. If necessary, the Magistrate Judge, in his or her sound discretion, may order expedited briefing and may schedule a hearing. If the Respondent(s) opposes the petition, the Court requests a Report and Recommendation from the Magistrate Judge as to whether the petition should be granted. Judge David A. Ruiz on 7/31/2026. (G,CA) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#9

Jul 31, 2026

Magistrate Judge's Initial Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong on 7/31/2026. (K,L) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Copy of 8 Order of Referral, mailed to Karaga Musa A245674119, Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, 2240 Hubbard Road, Youngstown, OH 44505 on 7/31/2026. (G,CA)

Jul 31, 2026

Copy of 9 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order mailed to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) mailed to U.S. Attorney General at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530, Office of U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 801 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113, and Karaga Musa A245674119 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 7/31/2026. 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) was also mailed to U.S. Attorney General at 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530, Office of U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 801 W. Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 Related document(s) 9, 1 . (K,L)

Jul 31, 2026

Copy of 9 Magistrate Judge's Initial Order emailed to U.S. Attorney General and Office of U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio on 7/31/2026. (K,L)

#10

Aug 06, 2026

Notice filed by Attorney General of United States. Related document(s) 9 .(Swanson-Haan, Karen) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#11

Aug 17, 2026

Order

#12

Aug 17, 2026

Judgment