Northern District of Indiana • 3:26-cv-01231

#1

Aug 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 paid. Receipt #SB 7792), filed by Raul Alberto Matamoros-Castro. (File stamped copy with case number returned to petitioner) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 Filing fee receipt, # 4 Envelope)(nah) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#2

Aug 20, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Petitioner Raul Alberto Matamoros-Castro. (nah) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#3

Aug 20, 2026

RECEIPT of IFP motion (filing fee received with petition) from Raul Alberto Matamoros-Castro. (nah) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#4

Aug 20, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Raul Alberto Matamoros-Castro. (nah) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#5

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Tammy Marich, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, and Todd Blanche as respondents; DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the petitioners claims related to the conditions of his confinement and DIRECTS the clerk to send him a blank non-prisoner in forma pauperis motion and blank civil rights complaint form; DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1) on the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at the Indiana Department of Correction; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to the Indiana Department of Correction; the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at Miami Correctional Facility; and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS the IDOC, the Warden, and the United States Attorney to acknowledge receipt of the petition to the clerk and DIRECTS the clerk to make a notation on the docket upon receiving confirmation of receipt of those deliveries; ORDERS the Warden to file an answer to the petition by 9/3/26, addressing petitioners arguments that he is being illegally detained and providing relevant immigration records, including any administrative warrant issued for his arrest pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a); GRANTS the petitioner until 9/17/26, to file a reply in support of his petition; and DENIES the petitioners motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF 4 ). Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 8/24/26. (Copy with petition E-mailed to AUSA, Warden of MCF and IDOC) (Copy of order and blank non-prisoner IFP and civil rights complaint packet mailed to petitioner as directed in order)(nah) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#6

Aug 25, 2026

Confirmation received from AUSA and Warden of receipt of 5 Order to Show Cause(nah) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#7

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER: For the reasons stated in the order, petitioner's 2 Motion to Appoint Counsel is DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 8/25/26. (copy sent to petitioner)(nah) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

Confirmation of Receipt

#8

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Irvin - AUSA on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, Warden (Irvin - AUSA, Brian) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#9

Sep 03, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Tammy Marich, Warden, Markwayne Mullin filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Tammy Marich, Warden, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Irvin - AUSA, Brian) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#10

Sep 24, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER: The petition (ECF 1 ) is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of exhaustion. The clerk is DIRECTED to enter final judgment and to close this case. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 9/24/2026. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(ely)

#11

Sep 24, 2026

Clerks Judgment