Northern District of Indiana • 3:25-cv-01057

#1

Dec 17, 2025

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Elmer Ariel Varela Martinez. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9030709) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Rohler, Spenser) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#2

Dec 17, 2025

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiff Elmer Ariel Varela Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order TRO Proposed Order)(Rohler, Spenser) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#3

Dec 17, 2025

Proposed Summons submitted for issuance by the clerk as to All Defendants. (Rohler, Spenser) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#4

Dec 17, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by Spenser K. Rohler on behalf of Plaintiff Elmer Ariel Varela Martinez. (Rohler, Spenser) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#5

Dec 18, 2025

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (AJG) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#6

Dec 18, 2025

Notice Regarding Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (AJG) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#7

Dec 18, 2025

ORDER - Transferring Case to the Northern District of Indiana; Elmer Ariel Varela Martinez is an immigrant detainee housed at Miami Correctional Facility. He filed this habeas action challenging his custody. Dkt. 1. With respect to venue, a habeas petitioner may file an application for a writ of habeas corpus "in the district court for the district wherein such person is in custody[.]" 28 U.S.C. § 2241(d). Miami Correctional Facility is located in Miami County, Indiana in the Northern District of Indiana. 28 U.S.C. § 94(a)(2). Accordingly, the above action is now TRANSFERRED to the South Bend Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The clerk is directed to terminate the motion for temporary restraining order at docket 2 . That motion remains pending for the Northern District Court's consideration. Signed by Judge Sarah Evans Barker on 12/18/25. (CKM) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#8

Dec 18, 2025

Transfer Letter to Clerk of the Northern District of Indiana. Case transferred electronically to Northern District of Indiana, on 12/18/25. (CKM) [Transferred from Indiana Southern on 12/18/2025.] (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#9

Dec 18, 2025

Case transferred in from District of Indiana Southern; Case Number 1:25-cv-02555. Original file and docket sheet received. (jld) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

#10

Dec 23, 2025

Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Dec 24, 2025

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

#12

Dec 29, 2025

Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#13

Dec 30, 2025

Order on Attorney Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#14

Jan 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#15

Jan 06, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause