Northern District of Indiana • 3:26-cv-01308

Cocha-Jami v. Olson

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Case Information

Filed: September 08, 2026
Assigned to: Cristal C. Brisco
Referred to: Scott J. Frankel
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 21, 2026
Last Activity: September 21, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AINNDC-6402671.), filed by Sergio David Cocha-Jami. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Pegnam PHV, Stephen) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
Application for Attorney Stephen Arthur Pegnam to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Sergio David Cocha-Jami. Pro Hac Vice fee of $ 96 has been received, receipt number AINNDC-6403438(Pegnam PHV, Stephen) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Sep 09, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 09, 2026
**NEW CASE** Judge Cristal C Brisco and Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel added. (ely)
#3
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Stephen A Pegnam PHV for Sergio David Cocha-Jami. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 9/10/2026. (ace) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, and Samuel Olson as respondents; 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 9/18/26, 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); and GRANTS the petitioner until 9/25/26, to file a reply in support of his petition. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 9/10/26. (Copy e-mailed as directed in order)(nah) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#5
Sep 11, 2026
Confirmation received from AUSA and Warden of receipt of 4 Order to Show Cause (nah) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sep 11, 2026
Confirmation of Receipt
#6
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER: For reasons stated in the Order, the court GRANTS Attorney Stephen A. Pegnam to and including 9/18/2026, to sign the petition on behalf of the petitioner, and CAUTIONS him that failure to do so may result in this filing being stricken Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 9/14/2026. (kmt) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#7
Sep 16, 2026
AMENDED Petition with corrected signature by Sergio David Cocha-Jami. Amendment to 6 Order,, Set Deadlines, . (Pegnam PHV, Stephen) Modified on 9/16/2026 to edit docket text (nah). (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Amended Document - NOT Motion
#8
Sep 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Wayne T Ault - AUSA on behalf of Warden (Ault - AUSA, Wayne) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#9
Sep 17, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Warden filed by Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Ault - AUSA, Wayne) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#10
Sep 21, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Sergio David Cocha-Jami (Pegnam PHV, Stephen) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
#11
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER: This action is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2). The clerk is DIRECTED to close the case. Signed by Judge Cristal C Brisco on 9/21/2026. (ely) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case

Parties

Cocha-Jami
Party
Olson
Party