Northern District of Illinois • 1:25-cv-15252

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Dec 16, 2025

PETITION for writ of habeas corpus filed by Alina Crisan against Shawn Byers, Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in his official capacity, Krisit Noem, Samuel Olson, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office Director, Sandra Salazar Filing fee $ 5, receipt number AILNDC-24482888. (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#2

Dec 16, 2025

MOTION by Petitioner Alina Crisan for temporary restraining order (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#3

Dec 16, 2025

ORDER: Local Rule 3.1 requires at the time of filing a case, plaintiff's counsel, or if the case is filed pro se, the plaintiff shall file with the original papers a completed designation sheet (civil cover sheet). No civil cover sheet was submitted at the time of filing this matter. Alina Crisan is directed to file the Civil Cover Sheet within 14 days of this notification. Signed by the Executive Committee. (gmc, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#4

Dec 16, 2025

DESIGNATION of Craig Arthur Oswald as U.S. Attorney for Respondents Shawn Byers, Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in his official capacity, Krisit Noem, Samuel Olson, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office Director, Sandra Salazar (Oswald, Craig) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#5

Dec 16, 2025

DESIGNATION of Joshua Samuel Press as U.S. Attorney for Respondents Shawn Byers, Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in his official capacity, Krisit Noem, Samuel Olson, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office Director, Sandra Salazar (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#6

Dec 16, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#7

Dec 16, 2025

ORDER Signed by the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr on 12/16/2025: Petitioner has filed a 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas corpus petition challenging her presentdetention in ICE custody and a motion for a temporary restraining order. A hearing on the TRO motion will be held on 12/17/25 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2303 of the Dirksen United States Courthouse. Respondent is ordered to respond to the habeas corpus petition by 5:00 p.m. on 12/18/2025. Petitioner shall reply by 5:00 p.m. on 12/22/2025. (For further details see order) Mailed notice(air, ) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#8

Dec 16, 2025

SUPPLEMENT to motion for temporary restraining order 2, petition for writ of habeas corpus, 1 (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#9

Dec 16, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Petitioner (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec 16, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (gmc, )

Dec 16, 2025

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (gmc, )

Dec 16, 2025

EMAILED Order dated 12/16/25 to Tom Walsh, Chief of the Civil Division, United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, Craig Oswald, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois, and Joshua Press, AUSA, United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois. (jxm, )

#10

Dec 17, 2025

SUPPLEMENT to motion for temporary restraining order 2, petition for writ of habeas corpus, 1 (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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Dec 17, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr:Motion hearing held and continued to 12/18/25 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) in courtroom 2303. TRO is held in abeyance. The parties may submit any additional materials relevant to the TRO by 1:00 p.m. on 12/18. Briefing schedule on the habeas petition will be reset, as necessary, following the TRO hearing. Respondent Warden of the Clay County Indiana facility where petitioner is in custody is directed to make the petitioner available by telephone for tomorrow's hearing. Mailed notice (air, ) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#12

Dec 18, 2025

STATUS Report by Alina Crisan (Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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Dec 18, 2025

Order on Motion for TRO

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Dec 22, 2025

Order

#15

Dec 30, 2025

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on December 17, 2025, before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Order Number: 54125. Court Reporter Contact Information: Laura LaCien, 312-408-5032, laura_lacien@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 1/20/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2026. (Lacien, Laura) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#16

Dec 30, 2025

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on December 18, 2025, before the Honorable John J. Tharp, Jr. Order Number: 54125. Court Reporter Contact Information: Laura LaCien, 312-408-5032, laura_lacien@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 1/20/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2026. (Lacien, Laura) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#17

Jan 01, 2026

Local Rule 3.2 Annual Reminder Order

#18

Jan 05, 2026

Local Rule 3.2 Annual Reminder Order

#19

Jan 07, 2026

RESPONSE by Respondents Shawn Byers, Todd M. Lyons, Krisit Noem, Samuel Olson, Sandra Salazar to petition for writ of habeas corpus, 1 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Emma L. Lapinski, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

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Jan 21, 2026

REPLY by Petitioner Alina Crisan to Response 19 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Employment Authorization Application, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Continued Processing of Employment Authorization Application, # 3 Exhibit Proof of ICE Leadership, # 4 Exhibit Proof of ICE Field Office Locations, # 5 Exhibit Evidence of Erik S. Weiss's Geographic Jurisdiction)(Cassingham, Adam R) (Entered: 01/21/2026)