District of Nebraska • 8:26-cv-00435

Polinga v. Warden, McCook Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to: John Melvin Gerrard
Referred to: Pro Se Docket
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 17, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Aug 17, 2026
Notice by Clerk (Pro Se Case)
Main Document: Notice by Clerk (Pro Se Case)
#4
Aug 17, 2026
Letter by Clerk Requesting Trust Account Statement
Main Document: Letter by Clerk Requesting Trust Account Statement
#5
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The respondents shall, on or before August 20, 2026, make a return certifying the true cause and proper duration of the petitioner's detention and showing cause why the writ should not be granted. The respondents' a nswer must include the steps as set forth within the order. The petitioner may reply in support of the petition on or before August 27, 2026. The respondents are enjoined from removing the petitioner from the United States and from the District of Nebraska until further order of the Court. If the petitioner has already been removed from Nebraska, the respondents are ordered to immediately return the petitioner to Nebraska. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (MKR)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#6
Aug 18, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
Aug 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#8
Aug 19, 2026
Index
Main Document: Index
#9
Aug 19, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#10
Aug 19, 2026
Certificate
Main Document: Certificate

Parties

Polinga
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Warden, McCook Detention Center
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