District of Maine • 2:25-cv-00336

#1

Sep 12, 2024

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by FRANCIS ENWONWU. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(cjd) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 09/12/2024)

#2

Sep 12, 2024

MOTION to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Costs by FRANCIS ENWONWU (cjd) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 09/12/2024)

#3

Sep 12, 2024

NOTICE: Recently FRANCIS ENWONWU filed a pleading in this Court without representation of an attorney. Information regarding representing yourself is available on the Court's website at https://www.med.uscourts.gov/handout-self-represented-parties including a Handout for Self-Represented Parties. This handout is intended for informational and practical purposes only and in no way takes the place of an attorney's legal advice, but it may provide some answers to procedural and general questions. ALSO NOTE: You are responsible for notifying the Court in writing of any changes to your mailing address or telephone number and of any change in status regarding representation by an attorney. (cc: pro se litigant) (cjd) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Sep 12, 2024

Case Reassigned to MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. MAGISTRATE JUDGE KAREN FRINK WOLF no longer assigned to the case. (cjd) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.]

#4

Sep 23, 2024

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Costs. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (NIVISON, JOHN) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 09/23/2024)

#5

Dec 05, 2024

Address changed from Cumberland County Jail per NOTICE of Change of Address filed by FRANCIS OBIORA ENWONWU in case 2:24-cv-55-SDN. (mlm) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 12/05/2024)

#6

Dec 05, 2024

REPORT AND RECOMMENDED DECISION re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Objections to R&R due by 12/19/2024. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 12/05/2024)

#7

Dec 27, 2024

Objection to Report and Recommended Decision re 6 Report and Recommended Decision. filed by FRANCIS ENWONWU. Response to Objection to Report and Recommendations due by 1/10/2025. (mjlt) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 12/27/2024)

#8

Dec 27, 2024

MOTION to Change Venue by FRANCIS ENWONWU Responses due by 1/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(mjlt) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 12/27/2024)

#9

Jan 15, 2025

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by FRANCIS ENWONWU. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 Statement of Case, # 4 Envelope)(slg) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 01/16/2025)

#10

Jan 15, 2025

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS filed by FRANCIS ENWONWU re 8 Motion to Change Venue. (slg) Modified on 2/10/2025 to correct date filed (slg). [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 01/16/2025)

#11

Jan 30, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDED DECISION re 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 9 AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Objections to R&R due by 2/13/2025. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 01/30/2025)

#12

Feb 20, 2025

Objection to Report and Recommended Decision re 11 Supplemental Report and Recommended Decision. filed by FRANCIS ENWONWU. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Envelope)(slg) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 02/20/2025)

#13

Feb 24, 2025

ORDER granting 8 Motion to Change Venue; mooting 6 Report and Recommended Decision and mooting 11 Supplemental Report and Recommended Decision. By JUDGE NANCY TORRESEN. (slg) [Transferred from Maine on 2/24/2025.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 02/24/2025)

#14

Feb 24, 2025

DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Maine; Case Number 2:24-cv-00320. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb 24, 2025

CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Devillier, W) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.]

#15

Mar 18, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Exhibit sponsor request, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Proposed show cause order, # 5 Cover letter, # 6 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K)[Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 03/19/2025)

#16

Mar 18, 2025

DEFICIENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (Not on proper form. IFP granted on 9/23/2024.) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 03/19/2025)

#17

Apr 14, 2025

NOTICE of Change of Address by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. Clerk updated address to Allen Parish Public Safety Complex, P O Box 278, Oberlin, LA 70655. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 04/17/2025)

May 05, 2025

REMARK: USCA Writ of Mandamus filed by Petitioner Mr. Francis Obiora Enwonwu in the 5th Circuit. (USCA #25-30262) (crt,WalkerSld, B) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.]

#18

May 12, 2025

MOTION for Injunction Blocking Removal from the United States by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/12/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 12, 2025

Motions Transferred regarding 18 MOTION for Injunction Blocking Removal from the United States. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Haik, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.]

#19

May 13, 2025

MINUTE ENTRY REFERRING MOTION: 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Francis Obiora Enwonwu Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 5/13/2025. (crt,Craig, C) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 13, 2025

Motions Transferred regarding 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motions referred to Judge Robert R Summerhays. (crt,Devillier, W) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.]

#20

May 14, 2025

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DENIED and DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Objections to R&R due by 5/28/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 5/14/2025. (crt,Jordan, P) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 05/14/2025)

#21

Jun 02, 2025

OBJECTION to 20 Report and Recommendations by Francis Obiora Enwonwu. Response to Objection to R&R due by 6/16/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Devillier, W) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 06/02/2025)

#22

Jun 20, 2025

ORDER OF TRANSFER: The Clerk of Court is ORDERED to transfer the present case to the United States District Court, District of Maine, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1631.^\Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 6/20/2025. (crt,Devillier, W) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 6/27/2025.] (Entered: 06/26/2025)

#23

Jun 27, 2025

Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Western; Case Number 6:25-cv-00232. Electronic copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 06/27/2025)

#24

Jun 27, 2025

ORDER: The federal Respondents shall file a response to Petitioners Motion for Injunction Blocking Removal from the United States, ECF No. 18, by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 5pm. The response should inform the Court of any final orders of removal concerning Petitioner and the status of any plans to remove Petitioner from the United States. Reset Deadlines as to 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.( federal Respondents' Responses due by 6/30/2025 at 5pm.) By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN. (mtm) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

Jun 27, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#25

Jun 28, 2025

NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW K. LIZOTTE on behalf of US ATTORNEY GENERAL, MERRICK GARLAND, OAKDALE ACTING FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, WARDEN PINE PRAIRIE I C E PROCESSING CENTER (LIZOTTE, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/28/2025)

#26

Jun 30, 2025

RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by US ATTORNEY GENERAL, OAKDALE ACTING FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, WARDEN PINE PRAIRIE I C E PROCESSING CENTER. Reply due by 7/14/2025. (LIZOTTE, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

#27

Jul 01, 2025

ORDER: In their Response in Opposition, ECF No. 26, the federal respondents represent Mr. Enwonwu was removed to Nigeria on June 18, 2025. The federal respondents are ordered to produce a declaration by a person with knowledge of Mr. Enwonwu's status attesting to Mr. Enwonwu's removal and custody status. The declaration shall be filed by July 8, 2025. By JUDGE STACEY D. NEUMANN. (mmy) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

Jul 01, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

#28

Jul 08, 2025

AFFIDAVIT of ICE Assistant Field Office Director Keith Chan re 27 Order filed by US ATTORNEY GENERAL, MERRICK GARLAND, OAKDALE ACTING FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, WARDEN PINE PRAIRIE I C E PROCESSING CENTER. (LIZOTTE, ANDREW) Modified on 7/9/2025 to clean up docket text (mmy). (Entered: 07/08/2025)

#29

Jul 15, 2025

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

#31

Jul 28, 2025

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus AND Order on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus AND Order on Report and Recommendations

#32

Jul 28, 2025

Judgment