District of Arizona • 2:26-cv-06957

Canahui v. United States Department of Homeland Security

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Filed: September 29, 2026
Assigned to: Krissa M. Lanham
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17908666.), filed by JONATHAN CANAHUI CANAHUI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 OSC - TPO, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBITS A THROUGH E)(KIM, CHONG) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/8/2026. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: ORDER.
#3
Sep 08, 2026
Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Location. (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#4
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, YOLANDA PITTMAN, U.S. DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DAVID VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J. WILSON JR. (HERIC, JACOB) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Sep 08, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: The Cause of Action for a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal). The Nature of Suit: 463 Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee. Please make note of these changes for future filings . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.]
Sep 08, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.]
Sep 08, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Counsel did not add the respondent to the docket. Please make sure you are adding ALL PETITIONERS AND RESPONDENTS as indicated on the petition . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.]
#5
Sep 09, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIAN CARRARA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, YOLANDA PITTMAN, U.S. DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DAVID VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J. WILSON JR. (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Sep 09, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter advising the Court that Petitioner was transferred to Texas before the filing of the Petition. Petitioner likewise appears to acknowledge that he was detained in Texas at the time the Petition was filed. (ECF No. 1 at 2 n.1). Accordingly, within three (3) calendar days of this Order, Petitioner shall show cause why the Petition should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or, alternatively, transferred to the appropriate district. Respondents shall file any response within three (3) calendar days thereafter. If, at any time, the parties meet and confer and consent to transfer of this matter, they shall promptly advise the Court in a letter along with a proposed order filed on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/9/2026. (hem, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/09/2026)
#7
Sep 11, 2026
BRIEF (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-1, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit F-1, # 9 Exhibit F-2, # 10 Caselaw - Suri v. Trump 4th C)(KIM, CHONG) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: BRIEF
#8
Sep 11, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's response to the Court's Order to Show Cause. (ECF No. 7). Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from his current location pending resolution of the jurisdictional issue. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/11/2026. (hem, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sep 11, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please note the self-executing order attached to docket entry 2 filed by the Clerk's office on September 8, 2026 was docketed in error. Please disregard. (hem, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.]
#9
Sep 14, 2026
Letter from Respondents Re. Response to ECF 7. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Emiljana Kodra)(CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#10
Sep 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold a hearing on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:00pm via Microsoft Teams. A Teams link will be provided to counsel's email addresses as they appear on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/16/2026. (hem, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#11
Sep 18, 2026
Letter from Petitioner re 9 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 2, # 3 3, # 4 4)(KIM, CHONG) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#12
Sep 18, 2026
Letter from Respondents Re. Additional Exhibit. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: September 8, 2026 Email)(CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#13
Sep 18, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christine P. O'Hearn: Hearing held on 9/18/2026. (Court Reporter, Meta Goddard (856-576-7063)). (dnw) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Minute
#14
Sep 18, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents and Petitioner's counsel shall file the respective affidavits and supplemental information requested by the Court during the September 18, 2026 hearing no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/18/2026. (hem, ) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)
#15
Sep 22, 2026
Certification on behalf of JONATHAN CANAHUI CANAHUI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(KIM, CHONG) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Certification
#16
Sep 22, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Re. Supplemental Response Pursuant to ECF 14. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of Curt Alemany, # 2 Exhibit B: October 5, 2026 Hearing Notice, # 3 Exhibit C: September 15, 2026 Hearing Notice)(CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#17
Sep 25, 2026
ORDER Transferring case to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona; ORDERED that this Court's Order enjoining Petitioner's transfer, (ECF No. 8), shall remain in effect pending transfer of this matter and further order of the District of Arizona. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/25/2026. (dmr) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.] (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
Sep 25, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (dmr) [Transferred from njd on 9/29/2026.]
#18
Sep 29, 2026
CASE TRANSFERRED IN from District of New Jersey; Case Number 1:26-cv-11569 . Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#19
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Instructions) (REK) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Assignment
#20
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE OF GENERAL ORDER 26-09 AND STANDARD SCHEDULE - See documents for complete details. (Attachments: # 1 General Order 26-09, # 2 AUSA Consent Letter) (REK) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule - Immigration
#21
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF IMMIGRATION HABEAS PETITION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS re: 17 Order, 20 Notice of General Order 26-09 and Standard Schedule, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State/2254), 18 Case Transferred In - District Transfer upon Melissa Kroeger, Lon Leavitt, Theo Nickerson, Dina Anagnopoulos, and Mary Finlon on this date. (REK) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Sep 29, 2026
Notice of Service - Immigration Habeas
#22
Oct 02, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#23
Oct 06, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document: Answer to Complaint
#24
Oct 06, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#25
Oct 06, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance/Substitution - USA
#26
Oct 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#27
Oct 09, 2026
Clerks Judgment
Main Document: Clerks Judgment

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Canahui
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United States Department of Homeland Security
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