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Filed: July 13, 2026
Assigned to:
James Russell Sweeney II
Referred to:
Mario Garcia
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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July 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ka Lap Caleb Yip. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9399277) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit EOIR Confirmation No Proceedings, # 3 Exhibit Passport and Visa, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Moravec on behalf of Petitioner Ka Lap Caleb Yip. (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#3
Jul 13, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Ka Lap Caleb Yip. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed TRO order)(Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jul 14, 2026
MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (KAA) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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Magistrate Judge Notice of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction
#5
Jul 14, 2026
Amended MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner KA LAP CALEB YIP. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed order)(Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Jul 14, 2026
DECLARATION of Samuel Beckett re 5 Motion for TRO by KA LAP CALEB YIP. (Moravec, Joseph) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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Declaration
#7
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - To promote efficient briefing of this action, the petitioner is 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; Liberty L. Roberts, Church Church Hittle & Antrim. These individuals may be willing to waive formal service under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on behalf of their clients. If counsel does not agree to waive service, the petitioner is 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 petitioner should not be granted. The petitioner will have four days after service of the answer to reply. (See Order.) Signed by Chief District Judge James Russell Sweeney, II on 7/14/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#8
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER - The petitioner's motions for a temporary restraining order, dkts. 3, 5, are granted in part and denied in part. The Court ordered in its order to show cause that the respondents may not remove the petitioner from the jurisdiction United States or from the federal judicial districts of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. If the petitioner believes more significant injunctive relief is necessary, he may file a renewed motion for preliminary injunction. Signed by Chief District Judge James Russell Sweeney, II on 7/14/2026. (JSR) (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion for TRO
#9
Jul 15, 2026
Affidavit of Service
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
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