Southern District of Georgia • 5:25-cv-00058
Alekhin v. Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: June 03, 2025
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 03, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ruslan Alekhin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Plaintiff, # 3 Exhibit ICE Enforcement Module, # 4 Exhibit Excerpt of April 2025 Parole Request, # 5 Exhibit Sponsor Parole Requests, # 6 Exhibit Printout of ECAS, # 7 Exhibit ICE Notice of Appeal, # 8 Exhibit Plaintiff Declaration in Motion to Dismiss, # 9 Exhibit Charges of Inadmissibility, # 10 Exhibit Denial of April 2025 Parole Request, # 11 Exhibit ICE Parole Policies, # 12 Exhibit Record of Sworn Statement, # 13 Exhibit Excerpt from Immigration Court Transcript). (SLC) (Main Document 1 replaced on 6/3/2025) (kjm). (Entered: 06/03/2025)
Jun 03, 2025
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 200001493. (SLC)
#2
Jun 09, 2025
NOTICE by Ruslan Alekhin re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Exhibits 1-12 (see Notice of Filing))(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 06/09/2025)
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NOTICE
#3
Jun 13, 2025
SUMMONS Submitted by Ruslan Alekhin re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, of Proposed Summonses (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons for Atlanta ICE Field Office Director, # 2 Proposed Summons for U.S. Attorney, # 3 Proposed Summons for Attorney General, # 4 Proposed Summons for DHS Secretary, # 5 Proposed Summons for Warden of Folkston)(Montanez, Felix) Modified on 6/16/2025 (kjm). (Entered: 06/13/2025)
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SUMMONS
#4
Jun 16, 2025
Summons Issued as to Pamela J. Bondi, Kristi Noem, Kristen Sullivan, Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center, and Assistant U.S. Attorney. (kjm) (Entered: 06/16/2025)
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Summons
#5
Jun 18, 2025
ORDER directing the Clerk or Court to transfer the instant cause of action to the Waycross Division of this Court for plenary disposition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 06/18/2025. (jlh) (Entered: 06/18/2025)
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ORDER
#6
Jun 18, 2025
ORDER Directing USMS Service of Process re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and this Order upon: (1) the Attorney General of the United States; (2) the named Respondent; and (3) the civil process clerk at the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 06/18/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Attorney General - USM Form, # 2 Respondent - USM Form, and # 3 Civil Process Clerk - USM Form.) (jlh) (Entered: 06/18/2025)
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ORDER
Jun 18, 2025
Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance re printing USM service packets due by 6/21/2025. (jlh)
#7
Jun 27, 2025
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ruslan Alekhin. Pamela J. Bondi served on 6/23/2025; Kristi Noem served on 6/20/2025; Kristen Sullivan served on 6/20/2025; Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center served on 6/18/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certified Mail Receipts, # 2 Exhibit USPS Tracking Results (showing delivery))(Montanez, Felix) Modified on 6/30/2025 (csr). (Entered: 06/27/2025)
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AFFIDAVIT
Jun 30, 2025
Set/Reset Deadlines: Pamela J. Bondi answer due 7/9/2025; Kristi Noem answer due 7/9/2025; Kristen Sullivan answer due 7/9/2025; Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center answer due 7/9/2025. (csr)
#8
Jul 02, 2025
USMS Service Remark: Certified Mail signed for 6/26/25 by Betty Neal re: Civil Process Clerk, USAttorney. (pts) Modified on 7/2/2025 (thb). (Entered: 07/02/2025)
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USMS
#9
Jul 08, 2025
U.S. Marshal Return Executed as to Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center on 06/30/2025; USMS Service Remark: Certificate of Service signed by L. Locke on 06/30/2025. (jlh) (Entered: 07/08/2025)
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U.S.
#10
Jul 09, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss by Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center. Responses due by 7/23/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Pittman Declaration)(Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 07/09/2025)
Jul 10, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: 10 MOTION to Dismiss. (kjm)
#11
Jul 23, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 MOTION to Dismiss (Reply/Traverse to Government's Return) filed by Ruslan Alekhin. (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 07/23/2025)
#12
Jul 24, 2025
U.S. Marshal Return Executed as to Pamela J. Bondi on 7/18/2025. (jsh) (Entered: 07/24/2025)
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U.S.
#13
Jul 25, 2025
MOTION for Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, 10 MOTION to Dismiss by Ruslan Alekhin. Responses due by 8/8/2025. (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 07/25/2025)
Jul 25, 2025
MOTIONS REFERRED: 13 MOTION for Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 11 Response in Opposition to Motion, 10 MOTION to Dismiss (thb)
#14
Sep 26, 2025
NOTICE of Filing by Ruslan Alekhin re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. A. Petitioner Declaration)(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
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NOTICE
#15
Nov 12, 2025
ORDER: The Court cannot ascertain whether Petitioner is still in custody and what the basis for his continued detention may be. Thus, the Court orders Respondents to provide a status update on or before 11/19/2025. Petitioner shall have up to 7 days from service of Respondents' update to provide any update he may have. (Status Report due by 11/19/2025.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 11/12/2025. (amd) (Entered: 11/12/2025)
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ORDER:
#16
Nov 19, 2025
STATUS REPORT by Warden of Folkston Ice Processing Center. (Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#17
Nov 26, 2025
NOTICE by Ruslan Alekhin re 16 Status Report Supplemental Authority (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 11/26/2025)
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NOTICE
#18
Dec 22, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Alizeh Sheikh on behalf of Ruslan Alekhin (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 12/22/2025)
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NOTICE
#19
Dec 30, 2025
NOTICE by Ruslan Alekhin Supplemental Authorities (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
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NOTICE
#20
Jan 29, 2026
MOTION for Hearing Status Conference by Ruslan Alekhin. Responses due by 2/12/2026. (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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MOTION
Jan 30, 2026
MOTIONS REFERRED: 20 MOTION for Hearing Status Conference (thb)
#21
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE by Ruslan Alekhin Third Supplemental Authorities (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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NOTICE
#22
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER denying as moot 13 and 20 Motions for Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 02/26/2026. (jlh) (jlh). (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/26/2026: # 1 Corrected Main Document) (jlh). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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ORDER
#23
Feb 26, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS that Alekhin's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should be granted in part, deny Respondent's 10 MOTION to Dismiss, and that Respondent should provide Alekhin with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge. Objections to R&R due by 3/12/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 02/26/2026. (jlh) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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REPORT
#24
Mar 12, 2026
OBJECTION to 23 Report and Recommendations by Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Vazquez Declaration)(Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
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OBJECTION
#25
Mar 18, 2026
NOTICE of Intent to Respond by Ruslan Alekhin re 24 Objection to Report and Recommendations. (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
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NOTICE
#26
Mar 19, 2026
RESPONSE to 24 Objection to Report and Recommendations filed by Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center filed by Ruslan Alekhin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Hearing Transcripts, # 2 Exhibit 2 - DHS Extension Request, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Marriage Certificate)(Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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RESPONSE
#27
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER adopting in part 23 Report and Recommendation; denying without prejudice Respondent's 10 Motion to Dismiss; and declining to grant any portion of Alekhin's Petition at this time. This cause is remanded to the Magistrate Judge for further consideration of the parties' newly presented arguments. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 3/31/2026. (gmh) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
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ORDER
#28
Apr 01, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule by Ruslan Alekhin. Responses due by 4/15/2026. (Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
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MOTION
Apr 02, 2026
MOTIONS REFERRED: 28 MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule (thb)
#29
Apr 03, 2026
ORDER denying without prejudice 28 Motion to Expedite. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 8/3/2026. (amd) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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ORDER
Apr 03, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing on Motion - Motion Hearing set for 4/14/2026 @ 9:00 AM in Brunswick - Courtroom 2 before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. (kjm)
#30
Apr 09, 2026
MOTION for Hearing by Videoconference re Notice of Hearing on Motion by Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center. Responses due by 4/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leithart, Otto) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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MOTION
Apr 09, 2026
MOTIONS REFERRED: 30 MOTION for Hearing by Videoconference re Notice of Hearing on Motion. (jsh)
#31
Apr 10, 2026
TEXT ORDER granting 30 Respondent's Consent Motion to Conduct Hearing by Video Teleconference. My courtroom deputy will provide the parties instructions regarding the hearing prior to the hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on April 10, 2026. (edd) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
#32
Apr 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael N. Loebl on behalf of Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center (Loebl, Michael) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#33
Apr 14, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro: Oral Argument hearing held on 4/14/2026. (Tape #BWK-MAG-VTC.) (KM) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Minute
#34
May 18, 2026
NOTICE by Ruslan Alekhin Fourth Supplemental Authorities (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Alekhin Declaration)(Sheikh, Alizeh) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
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NOTICE
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