District of Nebraska • 8:26-cv-00435

#1

Aug 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by pro se Petitioner Emmanuel Polinga. (MKR) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#2

Aug 17, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis on behalf of Petitioner Emmanuel Polinga. (MKR) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#3

Aug 17, 2026

NOTICE by Clerk acknowledging receipt of complaint filed by a pro se party. (MKR) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#4

Aug 17, 2026

LETTER by Clerk requesting plaintiff's trust account statement from institution. (MKR) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#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)

#6

Aug 18, 2026

RESPONSE regarding Order to Show Cause,,, 5 by Attorney Grant K. Dugdale on behalf of Respondent Warden, McCook Detention Center.(Dugdale, Grant) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#7

Aug 19, 2026

RESPONSE regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Director, USCIS, Director, USICE, Field Director, ICE ERO Omaha, Secretary Department of Homeland Security.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#8

Aug 19, 2026

INDEX in support of Response 7 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Director, USCIS, Director, USICE, Field Director, ICE ERO Omaha, Secretary Department of Homeland Security.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#9

Aug 19, 2026

DECLARATION regarding Response 7 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Director, USCIS, Director, USICE, Field Director, ICE ERO Omaha, Secretary Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-862 Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Form I-200 Warrant for Arrest, # 3 Exhibit Immigration Judges Order Denying Bond, # 4 Exhibit Immigration Judges Removal Order, # 5 Exhibit Student and Exchange System Report, # 6 Exhibit Arrival/Departure Form I-94, # 7 Exhibit VAWA Denial Letter from USCIS)(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#10

Aug 19, 2026

Certificate regarding Declaration,, 9, Response 7, Index 8 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Director, USCIS, Director, USICE, Field Director, ICE ERO Omaha, Secretary Department of Homeland Security.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#11

Aug 25, 2026

RESTRICTED SUPPLEMENT to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 filed on behalf of Petitioner Emmanuel Polinga. (MKR) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#12

Aug 31, 2026

RESTRICTED SUPPLEMENT on behalf of Petitioner Emmanuel Polinga. ACCESS TO THE PDF DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO CASE PARTICIPANTS AND THE COURT PURSUANT TO THE E-GOVERNMENT ACT AND FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 5.2(a). (MKR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#13

Aug 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The federal respondents may file a sur-reply on or before September 8, 2026, after which date this matter will be deemed submitted. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. (DCD) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset All Deadlines

#14

Sep 01, 2026

PRISONER ACCOUNT STATEMENT by Petitioner Emmanuel Polinga. ACCESS TO THE PDF DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO CASE PARTICIPANTS AND THE COURT PURSUANT TO THE E-GOVERNMENT ACT AND FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 5.2(a). (MKR) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#15

Sep 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, Filing No. 2, is granted. The next step in this case is for the Court to conduct a preliminary review of the habeas corpus petition in accordance with Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 cases. The Court will conduct this review in its normal course of business. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (MKR) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#16

Sep 08, 2026

REPLY regarding Order, Set/Reset All Deadlines 13 by Attorney Eric W. Synowicki on behalf of Respondents Director, USCIS, Director, USICE, Field Director, ICE ERO Omaha, Secretary Department of Homeland Security.(Synowicki, Eric) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#17

Sep 14, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The petition for writ of habeas corpus is denied. A separate judgment will be entered. Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (MKR)

#18

Sep 14, 2026

JUDGMENT - PRO SE - For the reasons stated in the accompanying order 17, the petition for writ of habeas corpus is denied. (Attachments: # 1 Notice - Civil Appeals in Pro Se Cases) Ordered by Senior Judge John M. Gerrard. Copy mailed to pro se party. (MKR) (Entered: 09/14/2026)