District of Montana • 4:26-cv-00280

#1

Jul 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jesus Verde Hernandez. (MMS) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/31/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (MMS). Modified on 7/31/2026 to attach the civil cover sheet that was provided to the court, NEF regenerated. (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#2

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause Caitlin Cocilova appearing for Plaintiff Jesus Verde Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#3

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER: 1. The Clerk is directed to effectuate immediate service, if service has not already been accomplished, of the habeas petition filed in this case upon Respondents. 2. The Clerk of Court is directed to add the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Montana to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. The Clerk of Court is directed to Mail a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Ryan Peterson, Sheriff, Fergus County, PO Box 180, 121 8th Avenue South, Lewistown, MT 59457; Zachary Crosson, Chief Patrol Agent of the Havre Sector, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, 2605 5th Ave. SE, Havre, MT 59501; Joe Visser, Facility Warden, Cascade County Detention Center, 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT, 59404. 4. Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within three days of the date of this Order by August 3, 2026. ( Show Cause Hearing set for 8/5/2026 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris.) Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (KAH) Modified on 7/31/2026 to reflect Melanie Sonntag will be the remote court reporter (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#4

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Randy J. Tanner on behalf of Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#5

Jul 31, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Petitioner's A-File. Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#6

Jul 31, 2026

Sealed Document re: 5 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Petitioner's A-File filed by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella Petitioner's A-File. (Tanner, Randy) Modified on 7/31/2026 to remove lodged per Order 7 (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#7

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER granting 5 Motion to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Remotely at August 5, 2026 Hearing. Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#9

Jul 31, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear. AUSA Randy Tanner, may appear at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula, Montana for the August 5, 2026 hearing. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 417786. (KAH)

Jul 31, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#10

Aug 02, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Jesus Verde Hernandez. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, First Amended Class Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Danahy, Molly) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#11

Aug 02, 2026

Second MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Molly E. Danahy appearing for Plaintiff Jesus Verde Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Danahy, Molly) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

#12

Aug 03, 2026

Order Setting - MT AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#13

Aug 04, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#14

Aug 05, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#15

Aug 05, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held 8/5/2026 before Judge Brian Morris (appearing remotely from Missoula Courthouse): Plaintiff's Counsel Caitlin Cocilova, Molly Danahy; and plaintiff Jesus Verde Hernandez in custody, present and appearing from Great Falls Courthouse. Defense Counsel Randy Tanner appearing from Missoula Courthouse. Hearing in regard to Motion to Show Cause 2 . Counsel Danahy with arguments, Counsel Tanner with response. Matter is submitted and an order will be issued. Court orders counsel to confer after this hearing to discuss the individuals that are being detained who have agreed to voluntarily departure. Hearing commenced at 1:30 p.m. and concluded at 2:41 p.m.. (Court Reporter Melanie Sonntag appearing via Zoom.) (Law Clerk: A. Lawlor), (Hearing held in Great Falls) (MMS) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Show Cause Hearing - SDM

#16

Aug 07, 2026

Order

#17

Aug 07, 2026

Notice (Other) - SDM

#18

Aug 11, 2026

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings - SDM AND Order Setting - MT AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings - SDM

#19

Aug 17, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Privacy Act Order . Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#20

Aug 17, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Enter Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement . Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Stipulated Confidentiality Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#21

Aug 18, 2026

ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, in connection with litigation of this matter, the United States is authorized to produce or disclose documents and materials protected by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b)(12). Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 8/18/2026. (KAH) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#22

Aug 18, 2026

ORDER: The Court has reviewed the reasons offered in support of entry of this Stipulated Protective Order and finds that there is good cause to protect the confidential nature of certain information. Accordingly, the Court adopts the above Stipulated Protective Order in this action. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 8/18/2026. (KAH) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#23

Aug 20, 2026

Expedite

Aug 20, 2026

Order Setting - MT AND Order Vacating - MT AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

#25

Aug 21, 2026

Notice (Other) - SDM

#27

Aug 21, 2026

Brief/Memorandum in Support - MT

#28

Aug 21, 2026

Brief/Response to Order - MT

Aug 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance (paperless filing)