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Case Information
Filed: August 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Sharad H. Desai
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: August 31, 2026
Last Activity:
September 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241). Filing fee received: $ 5.00, receipt number 200023563 filed by Douglas DE Brice. (10 pages) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(MCB) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241)
#2
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (MCB) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Assignment
#3
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE OF GENERAL ORDER 26-09 AND STANDARD SCHEDULE - See documents for complete details. (Attachments: # 1 GO 26-09, # 2 Attachment) (MCB) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule - Immigration
#4
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF IMMIGRATION HABEAS PETITION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS re: 3 Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) upon Melissa Kroeger, Lon Leavitt, Theo Nickerson, Dina Anagnopoulos, and Mary Finlon on this date. (MCB) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Service - Immigration Habeas
#5
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Tracy Riley appearing for Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. . (Riley, Tracy) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#6
Aug 28, 2026
NOTICE OF ATTORNEY SUBSTITUTION: Brooks Chupp appearing for Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky. Attorney Tracy Riley terminated. . (Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#7
Aug 28, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On 8/19/2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus challenging his immigration detention. (Doc. 1 .) On 8/20/2026, Respondents were served pursuant to General Order 26-09, and ordered to respond to the Petition within 7 calendar days. (Docs. 3, 4.) To date, Respondents have not filed a response. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that by no later than Monday, 8/31/2026, Respondents shall show cause in writing as to why the Petition should not be granted as unopposed. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 8/28/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Aug 28, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#8
Aug 31, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Fed/2241) by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky.(Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition (Fed/2241)
#9
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ) is granted as to Petitioner's request for release from custody. FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must immediately release Petitioner from custody under the same conditions that existed before his detention. FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must provide a notice of compliance within two business days of Petitioner's release. FINALLY ORDERED the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in Petitioner's favor and close this case. Signed by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 8/31/2026. (RMW) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#10
Aug 31, 2026
CLERK'S JUDGMENT - Pursuant to the Court's Order filed 8/31/2026, Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is granted as to Petitioner's request for release from custody. Judgment is entered in Petitioner's favor and this case is hereby closed. (KJ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Judgment
#11
Sep 11, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Douglas DE Brice. Reason for return: Unclaimed/not in custody. Document number 7 . (MAR) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Mail Returned
#12
Sep 14, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Douglas DE Brice. Reason for return: Unclaimed/not in custody. Document number 9, 10 . (MAR) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Mail Returned
#13
Sep 15, 2026
ORDER: By Order dated 8/31/2026, the Court granting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and ordered that Petitioner be immediately released from custody. (Doc. 9 ). The Court further ordered that Respondents file a Notice of Compliance within two business days of Petitioner's release. (Id.) To date, no Notice of Compliance has been filed. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that by no later than Friday, 9/18/2026, Respondents shall file a Notice of Compliance. Ordered by Judge Sharad H. Desai on 9/15/2026. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMW) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
#14
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE re: Compliance by Pamela Bondi, John E Cantu, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Eric Rokosky re: 9 Order,, . (Chupp, Brooks) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Sep 15, 2026
Order
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