Middle District of Tennessee • 3:26-cv-00888

#1

Jun 29, 2026

EMERGENCY PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 2241 AND COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATNMDC-4604843.), filed by Jose Atanacio Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - (Email Thread with ICE re Petitioner's Custody), # 2 Exhibit B - (ICE Policy Directive 11022.1), # 3 Exhibit C - (Asylum Notices), # 4 Exhibit D - (EOIR Motion for Bond Redetermination Notice), # 5 Attachment - Civil Coversheet)(sh) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#2

Jun 29, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Atanacio Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Temporary Restraining Order)(sh) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#3

Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (sh) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#4

Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (sh) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#5

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER Pending before the Court is the Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Doc. No. 1 ) and the Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 2 ), filed by Petitioner, Jose Luis Atanacio Ramirez. For the reasons described in the Order, the Motion (Doc. No. 2 ) is DENIED without prejudice. The Clerk is DIRECTED to provide a copy of the Petition (Doc. No. 1) and this Order to Respondents. Respondents SHALL file an answer, motion, or other response to the Petition within three (3) days of the date of entry of this Order. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 06/30/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#6

Jun 30, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Atanacio Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A (Email Correspondence w/ ICE), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B (ICE Policy Directive 11022.1), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C (USCIS Asylum Notices), # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D (EOIR Motion for Bond Redetermination Notice), # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E (DECLARATION OF AARON DENDY, ESQ), # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F (EOIR Rejection Notice))(Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Aaron P. Dendy admitted to this court. (sh)

#7

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Bullock, Gray, DHS. Counsel is responsible for printing and serving the summons after it is issued by the Clerk's Office. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Summons DHS, # 2 Attachment Summons Bullock, # 3 Attachment Summons Gray)(Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#8

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Mercedes C. Maynor-Faulcon on behalf of Christopher Bullock, Paul Gray (Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#9

Jul 01, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Order on Motion for TRO,,, by Christopher Bullock, Paul Gray. (Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#10

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE by Jose Atanacio Ramirez re 6 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF CORRECTED EMERGENCY MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A (BIA Precedent Issued Today), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B (EOIR Rejection Notice #2))(Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#11

Jul 01, 2026

ORDER: Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time 9 is GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 07/01/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#12

Jul 02, 2026

Summons Issued as to Christopher Bullock, Paul Gray, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Counsel is responsible for printing and serving the summons. (sv) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#13

Jul 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Pending before the Court is the Corrected Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Doc. No. 6 ) filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Atanacio Ramirez. For the reasons set forth this Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Motion is DENIED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 07/02/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

TN State Bar status verified as active for Mercedes C. Maynor-Faulcon admitted to this court. (sv)

#14

Jul 09, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Christopher Bullock, Paul Gray re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Atanacio Ramirez, 11 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Pre NTA Bond Redetermination Request)(Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#15

Jul 09, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner is DIRECTED to file a notice advising the Court of the status of the perfection of service of process on Respondents and of Petitioner's view as to whether (as the Court believes) the Court lacks jurisdiction to grant Petitioner any substantive relief until service is perfected. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/9/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(sv) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#16

Jul 10, 2026

REPLY filed by Jose Atanacio Ramirez re 15 Order, 14 Response (Non-Motion or 2255 Petition), filed by Paul Gray, Christopher Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A (EOIR Case Portal Printout), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B (IJ Order - Bond GRANTED), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C (Certified Mail Receipts), # 4 Attachment Exhibit D (Summons Executed))(Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#17

Jul 13, 2026

ORDER: In light of the aforementioned filings, the parties are DIRECTED to file a notice by end-of-day Tuesday, July 14, 2026, advising the Court of the following: 1. Whether Respondents have received the summonses and Petition via Certified Mail and whether Petitioner has received signed Return Receipts, and the effect that such answer(s) have (if any) on whether service of process has been perfected; 2. Whether this matter is moot, and the basis for the parties' belief on this issue; 3. Relatedly, whether the Petition encompasses the claim that habeas relief is appropriate because Petitioner should not be detained at all inasmuch as (at least according to Petitioner) there are no remaining removal proceedings pending; and 4. Any other matter that the parties deem pertinent to resolving the Petition. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/13/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(mg) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#18

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE by Jose Atanacio Ramirez re 17 Order,,, PETITIONER'S RESPONSE TO THE COURT'S JULY 13, 2026 ORDER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Certified Mail Return Receipt AUSA), # 2 Exhibit B (USPS Tracking Info USAG), # 3 Exhibit C (ICE Detainee Locator Information), # 4 Exhibit D (EOIR Case Information Printout))(Dendy, Aaron) Modified on 7/15/2026 (sv). (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#19

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER: A telephonic status conference is scheduled for tomorrow, July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the status of this case. Counsel may access the conference call by dialing 1-855-244-8681. When prompted, enter the access code of 2319 024 8273, followed by the pound (#) sign. If you have any issues connecting, please call Chambers at (615) 736-5291. As these are public proceedings, other persons may access the conference call in the same manner. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 07/14/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(lh) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#20

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE by Christopher Bullock, Paul Gray re 17 Order,,, PURSUANT TO THE COURTS ORDER (D.E. 17) (Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Eli J. Richardson: Telephone Conference held on 7/15/2026. (Court Reporter Gary Schneider.) (Hearing lasted 1:42)(Jackson, Julie)

#21

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER: On June 29, 2026, an "Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief" (Doc. No. 1, "Petition") was filed by Petitioner, Jose Atanacio Ramirez. On July 15, 2026, the Court held a Telephone Conference to discuss the status of the Petition. By August 10, 2026, the parties shall file a status update (joint if possible, separate if necessary) advising the Court of the current status of this action, as well as the need, if any, to rule on the Petition. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 8/3/2026. (sh) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#22

Aug 10, 2026

STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Jose Atanacio Ramirez. (Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#23

Aug 11, 2026

ORDER: Respondents are DIRECTED to indicate whether they filed a notice of appeal to the BIA. Petitioner is DIRECTED to provide further clarification as to what his concern is. But if the Court's understanding is correct, Petitioner is DIRECTED to explain further why he thinks Respondents will again arrest him and hold him without a bond hearing in the face of a final order from an Immigration Judge granting physical release on bond. Respondents likewise are DIRECTED to provide their stance on the mootness-exception argument, in particular by stating their view as to what Petitioner's concern is and why it is unfounded (if indeed, as seems likely, Respondent in fact thinks that it is unfounded). In sum, the parties are DIRECTED to file, by August 17, 2026, a status update (joint if possible, separate if necessary.) Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 8/11/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(sv) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#24

Aug 17, 2026

NOTICE by Jose Atanacio Ramirez re 23 Order,,,, OF JOINT RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER (ECF DOC. 23) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 (Valle v. Bullock ECF Doc. 14), # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 (Valle v. Bullock ECF Doc. 19))(Dendy, Aaron) (Entered: 08/17/2026)