Northern District of Indiana • 3:26-cv-00979

AA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: July 01, 2026
Assigned to: Cristal C. Brisco
Referred to: Scott J. Frankel
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 01, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AINNDC-6326012.), filed by A A.(Burrow, Sarah) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/1/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ely). (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah L Burrow on behalf of A A (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#3
Jul 01, 2026
Sealed Document re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - IJ Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - BIA Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Transcript, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Release Paperwork, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 060421 Memo, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Third Country Letters, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - ICE Detainee Locator, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Third County Fear Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Record of Name Change, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 020904 Memo)(Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Document
#4
Jul 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AA re 2 Notice of Appearance, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Sealed Document,, Add and Terminate Judges (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#5
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE by AA OF INTENTION TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice - Other
#6
Jul 01, 2026
MOTION Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym re 5 Notice (Other) by Petitioner AA. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Jul 01, 2026
Sealed Document re 6 MOTION Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym re 5 Notice (Other), 5 Notice (Other). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - IJ Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - BIA Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Transcript, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Release Paperwork, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 060421 Memo, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Third Country Letters, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - ICE Detainee Locator, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Third Country Fear Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Record of Name Change, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 020904 Memo)(Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Document
#8
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE by AA re 7 Sealed Document,, 6 MOTION Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym re 5 Notice (Other), 5 Notice (Other) Declaration of Plaintiff-Petitioner, A.A. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice - Other
#9
Jul 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AA re 7 Sealed Document,, 6 MOTION Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym re 5 Notice (Other), 8 Notice (Other), 5 Notice (Other) (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#10
Jul 01, 2026
MOTION to Seal by Petitioner AA. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Seal
#11
Jul 01, 2026
Sealed Document re 10 MOTION to Seal . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - IJ Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - BIA Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Transcript, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Release Paperwork, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 060421 Memo, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Third Country Letters, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - ICE Detainee Locator, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Third Country Fear Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Record of Name Change, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 020904 Memo)(Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Document
#12
Jul 01, 2026
BRIEF in Support of 10 MOTION to Seal filed by AA. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Brief in Support
#13
Jul 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AA re 10 MOTION to Seal, 12 Brief in Support, 11 Sealed Document,, (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#14
Jul 01, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner AA. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#15
Jul 01, 2026
BRIEF in Support of 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by AA. (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Brief in Support
#16
Jul 01, 2026
Sealed Document re 15 Brief in Support, 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - IJ Decision, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - BIA Decision, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - IJ Transcript, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Release Paperwork, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - 060421 Memo, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Third Country Letters, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - ICE Detainee Locator, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Third Country Fear Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Record of Name Change, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit K - 020904 Memo)(Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Sealed Document
#17
Jul 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AA re 15 Brief in Support, 14 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 16 Sealed Document,, (Burrow, Sarah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#18
Jul 01, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court GRANTS the motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym (ECF 6 ); DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) by certified mail, return receipt requested, to (a) the Civil-Process Clerk for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; (b) the Attorney General of the United States; (c) the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at the Office of General Counsel; (d) the Acting Director of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; and (e) the Director of the Chicago Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to (a) the Indiana Department of Correction; (b) the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at Miami Correctional Facility, and (c) the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS those listed in the previous order line to acknowledge receipt of the petition to the clerk and DIRECTS the clerk to make a notation on the docket upon receiving confirmation of receipt of those deliveries; ORDERS respondents to file a brief status report by 7/2/26, with a continuing obligation to supplement with new information, detailing (a) what countries are under consideration for A.A.s removal, (b) whether ether there are plans to remove A.A. to any of those countries in the next thirty days and, (c) the status of any credible or reasonable fear interview as to those countries; ORDERS respondent to answer the petition by July 10, 2026, including, in addition to any other relevant evidence, (a) a copy of the decision revoking his Order of Supervision, and any documentation relevant to the decision to release him on an Order of Supervision and to revoke his supervision; (b) the date of the informal interview and any other custody reviews following A.A.s re-detention and documentation from those matters, and (c) the dates any travel documents have been requested and the countries from which those travel documents have been requested; and ORDERS that petitioner may file a reply by 7/17/26. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 7/1/26. (Copy with petition E-mailed to AUSA, Warden of MCF and IDOC. Copy with petition sent certified mail to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9499 90; U.S. Attorney General - 9589 0710 5270 4070 9500 02; Director of the Chicago ICE Field Office at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 3562 4379 15; Acting Director of ICE at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor - 9589 0710 5270 3562 4379 08; and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, at the Office of General Counsel - 9589 0701 5270 3562 4378 92)(nah) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
Jul 01, 2026
**NEW CASE** Judge Cristal C Brisco and Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel added. (nah)
Jul 01, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#19
Jul 02, 2026
Confirmation received from AUSA of receipt of 18 Order to Show Cause (nah) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
#20
Jul 02, 2026
Confirmation received from Warden of receipt of 18 Order to Show Cause (nah) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
#21
Jul 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#22
Jul 02, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Jul 02, 2026
Confirmation of Receipt
#23
Jul 07, 2026
Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#24
Jul 07, 2026
Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#25
Jul 08, 2026
Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#26
Jul 08, 2026
Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#27
Jul 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#28
Jul 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#29
Jul 08, 2026
Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#30
Jul 09, 2026
Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#31
Jul 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance

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AA
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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