District of Connecticut • 3:25-cv-02170

S. v. Salazar

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Filed: December 30, 2025
Assigned to: Vernon D. Oliver
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: February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 30, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ACTDC-8448369.), filed by M.S..(Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 30, 2025
NOTICE of Related Case by M.S. (Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Related Case
#3
Dec 30, 2025
First MOTION to Seal Exhibits A-L to Habeas Petition by M.S.. (Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Seal
#4
Dec 30, 2025
Memorandum in Support re 3 First MOTION to Seal Exhibits A-L to Habeas Petition filed by M.S.. (Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Memorandum in Support of Motion
#5
Dec 30, 2025
MOTION for Emergency Motion for Expedited Status Conference Conference by M.S.. (Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Conference
#6
Dec 30, 2025
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Stefan R. Underhill on 12/30/2025. (Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Electronic Filing Order
#7
Dec 30, 2025
Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Stefan R. Underhill on 12/30/2025. (Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Standing Protective Order (Intake)
#8
Dec 30, 2025
Notice to Counsel and Litigants Regarding AI-Assisted Research: Attorneys and pro se litigants alike should exercise great caution in submitting any AI-generated language in filings before the Court. Use of AI without verification of the accuracy of the information it generates like any other shoddy research method from other sources or tools implicates Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, the central purpose of which is to deter baseless filings in district court and thus to streamline the administration and procedure of the federal courts. Rule 11 applies fully to actions filed by pro se litigants.Therefore, all parties are on notice that the Court has a no-tolerance policy for any briefing (AI-assisted or not) that hallucinates legal propositions or otherwise severely misstates the law. Such filings will often result in sanctions absent reasonable excuse. See generally Willis v. U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n et al, No. 3:25-CV-516-BN, 2025 WL 1408897 (N.D. Tex. May 15, 2025). Signed by Clerk on 12/30/2025.(Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
#9
Dec 30, 2025
Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction.(Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Option to Consent to MJ Jurisdiction (intake)
#10
Dec 30, 2025
NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES: Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by M. S., 2 Notice of Related Case filed by M. S., 3 First MOTION to Seal Exhibits A-L to Habeas Petition filed by M. S., 4 Memorandum in Support of Motion filed by M. S., 5 MOTION for Emergency Motion for Expedited Status Conference Conference filed by M. S., 6 Electronic Filing Order, 7 Standing Protective Order, 8 Notice re: AI-Assisted Research, and 9 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Signed by Clerk on 12/30/2025. (Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Electronic Service Documents
#11
Dec 30, 2025
ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Vernon D. Oliver for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Stefan R. Underhill on 12/30/2025. (Reis, J) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
#12
Dec 30, 2025
ORDER. The Court shall hold a telephonic status conference on December 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Dial-in information shall follow in a subsequent order. The Court notes that Petitioner filed an emergency motion for a status conference before filing a motion for a temporary restraining order or a motion for preliminary injunction. In the absence of either of those motions, the parties should come prepared to discuss next steps and an anticipated briefing schedule.In order to preserve the status quo and in the event of a hearing requiring Petitioner's presence, it is hereby ORDERED that M.S. shall not be moved outside the District of Connecticut, other than to an approved parent or sponsor, without first providing advance notice of the intended move. Such notice shall be filed in writing on the docket in this action, and it shall state the reason why the government believes that such a movement is necessary and should not be stayed pending further court proceedings. Ozturk v. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382, 394 (2d Cir. 2025) (explaining that a district court has an inherent authority to protect its proceedings). Additionally, Petitioner requests that the Court enjoin M.S.’s removal pending these proceedings. The Court is unable to grant that relief at this time as the removal proceedings would be handled by the Department of Homeland Security, which is not listed as a party to this case.No later than tomorrow, December 31, at 8:30 AM, Petitioner’s counsel is directed (1) to serve Respondents with a copy of the petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and by overnight mail, (2) to notify the United States Attorney’s Office of M.S.’s full name and A number, and (3) to promptly file proof of such service on the docket.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/30/2025. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
#13
Dec 30, 2025
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and TRO by M. S..Responses due by 1/20/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for a Preliminary Injunction)(Strom, Steven) (Entered: 12/30/2025)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
Dec 30, 2025
Notice re: AI-Assisted Research
Dec 30, 2025
Order on Motion for Conference
Dec 30, 2025
CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Stefan R. Underhill assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge Robert A. Richardson. (Freberg, B)
Dec 30, 2025
Order of Transfer
Dec 30, 2025
NEW Case Assignment
#14
Dec 31, 2025
NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 12/31/2025 at 01:00 PM before Judge Vernon D. Oliver. Dial in information: +1-203-684-6202. Phone conference ID: 801 039 032# (Kelsey, N) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
#15
Dec 31, 2025
Affidavit of Service
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
#16
Dec 31, 2025
ORDER striking 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(f) authorizes the Court, whether on motion by party or on its own, to strike from a pleading an insufficient defense or any redundant, immaterial, impertinent, or scandalous matter. And pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(a), [u]nless the court orders otherwise, in an electronic or paper filing with the court that contains... the name of an individual known to be a minor... may only include the minors initials.The memorandum attached to Petitioners motion for preliminary injunction contains irrelevant comment bubbles related to the editorial process. Many of the comment bubbles contain Petitioners first name and information that could be used to identify him. Accordingly, the Court strikes the 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. By 4:00 p.m. today, December 31, 2025, Petitioner shall file a redacted version of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction that eliminates the errant comment bubbles. The redacted version must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(a) and Local Rule 5(e).Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/31/2025. (Frostbutter, S) Modified on 12/31/2025 to correct cite (Kelsey, N). (Entered: 12/31/2025)
#17
Dec 31, 2025
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#18
Dec 31, 2025
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#19
Dec 31, 2025
ORDER. For the reasons stated on the record at the status conference held on December 31, 2025, the Court grants 3 Motion to Seal. By January 2, 2026, Petitioner is directed to “e-file as public documents redacted copies of any documents required by the Court’s sealing order, and shall e-file as sealed documents, unredacted copies of any motions or documents ordered sealed but not previously e-filed.” See D. Conn L. R. 5(e)(4)(b). For future filings, counsel is directed to following the sealed document e-filing procedure outlined in Local Rule 5(e)(4)(a), and submit the documents sought to be sealed along with the motion to seal.Further, the Court enters the following briefing schedule on Petitioner’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction/Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 18) (the “Motion”). Respondents wishing to oppose the Motion are directed to file their opposition on or before January 21, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply on or before January 30, 2026. The Court will hold a hearing on the Motion on February 5, 2026, at 2 PM. A separate scheduling order will follow. The parties shall file a joint status report by January 10, 2026, appraising the Court of whether they intend to present evidence at the Motion hearing.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 12/31/2025. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
#22
Dec 31, 2025
NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR re: 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and for a TRO. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Motion Hearing set for 2/5/2026 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom Three, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Vernon D. Oliver. Set Deadlines as to 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and for a TRO: Responses due by 1/21/2026; Joint Status Report due by 1/10/2026. (Kelsey, N) (Entered: 01/04/2026)
Dec 31, 2025
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Dec 31, 2025
Calendar Entry
Dec 31, 2025
Order on Motion to Seal
#20
Jan 02, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#21
Jan 02, 2026
Exhibit
Main Document: Exhibit
Jan 04, 2026
Calendar Entry - Motion Hearing AND Set Deadlines/Hearings AND Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings
#23
Jan 05, 2026
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
Jan 05, 2026
Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Alex J. Adams, Randi Cavallaro, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar. (Strom, Steven)
Jan 05, 2026
Request to Issue Summons
#24
Jan 06, 2026
Electronic Summons Issued
Main Document: Electronic Summons Issued
#25
Jan 06, 2026
Electronic Summons Issued
Main Document: Electronic Summons Issued
#26
Jan 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#27
Jan 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah D'Addabbo Rocco on behalf of Alex J. Adams, Randi Cavallaro, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Angie Salazar (Rocco, Sarah) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#28
Jan 08, 2026
Joint STATUS REPORT by M. S.. (Strom, Steven) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#29
Jan 09, 2026
Transcript
Main Document: Transcript
#30
Jan 12, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#31
Jan 12, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#32
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER re: 28 Joint Status Report. In the joint status report, Petitioner indicates that he is seeking discovery in this matter and that he intends to present five witnesses at the February 5, 2026, hearing. Respondents claim they are not required to participate in discovery, and that witness testimony is inappropriate, because this Court’s jurisdiction arises under the Administrative Procedures Act.Accordingly, the parties are ordered to submit supplemental briefing on this matter. Petitioner shall file a supplemental brief of no more than five double-spaced pages by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Specifically, the brief should address how Respondents’ argument impacts (1) the scope of discovery in this matter, and (2) the scope of the February 5, 2026, hearing. Respondent may file a response by Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The response shall not exceed three double-spaced pages.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/12/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Jan 12, 2026
Order
#33
Jan 13, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#34
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER: The Court construes the Notices at ECF Nos. 30 and 31 as motions to withdraw. Those motions are granted. Accordingly, Attorneys Jillian Rose Orticelli and Sarah D'Addabbo Rocco are withdrawn as counsel for Respondent Randi Cavallaro. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/13/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#35
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER: The parties shall immediately notify the Court if M.S. is released from ORR custody during the pendency of this matter. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/13/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#36
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER: Respondents shall respond to Petitioner’s Motion for Expedited Discovery at ECF No. 33 by Friday, January 16, at 5:00 PM. This response deadline is separate from and in addition to the supplemental briefing deadline previously ordered by the Court at ECF No. 14 .Additionally, the Court will hold a telephonic status conference on Tuesday, January 20, at 2:00 PM. Dial-in information will follow in a separate order. The parties shall come prepared to discuss (1) the Motion for Expedited Discovery, and (2) the scope of evidence, if any, to be presented at the February 5, 2026, hearing. The parties shall also come prepared to apprise the Court of the status of any pending sponsorship applications of any adult seeking sponsorship of M.S., and the status of any related proceedings in Connecticut state court.Understanding the compressed filing deadlines in this matter, the Court is amendable to extending Respondent’s deadline to file their response to Petitioner’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction/Temporary Restraining Order.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/13/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#37
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER: On or before January 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Attorneys Jillian Rose Orticelli and Sarah D'Addabbo Rocco are ORDERED to inform Respondent Randi Cavallaro telephonically or via email that they mistakenly entered an appearance on her behalf, and then promptly file proof of such notification on the docket.Additionally, by January 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Petitioner’s counsel is directed to serve Respondent Cavallaro via email and by overnight mail with (1) a copy of the petition and accompanying papers; (2) copies of all pending motions and exhibits; (3) a copy of this order. Petitioner’s counsel shall then promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Petitioner shall also notify Respondent Cavallaro of M.S.’s full name and A number. Further, given the mistaken appearance, the Court is amenable to extending Respondent Cavallaro’s current filing deadlines.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/13/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
#38
Jan 13, 2026
Affidavit of Service
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
Jan 13, 2026
Order
Jan 13, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 33 MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY: Responses due by 1/16/2026 by 5:00 pm. (Kelsey, N)
#39
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/20/2026 at 02:00 PM before Judge Vernon D. Oliver. Dial in Information: +1 203-684-6202, Phone conference ID: 781 741 170#. (Kelsey, N) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
#40
Jan 14, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#41
Jan 14, 2026
Notice of Compliance with Pretrial Order
Main Document: Notice of Compliance with Pretrial Order
#42
Jan 14, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document: Extension of Time
#43
Jan 14, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#44
Jan 14, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Jan 14, 2026
Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings
Jan 14, 2026
Calendar Entry
#45
Jan 15, 2026
Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
Main Document: Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
#46
Jan 15, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 42 Motion for Extension of Time. Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's PI/TRO Motion on or before January 23, 2026. All other deadlines remain unchanged. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/15/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
#47
Jan 15, 2026
Extension of Time
Main Document: Extension of Time
Jan 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Jan 15, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 18 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and for a TRO: Responses due by 1/23/2026. (Kelsey, N)
#48
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 47 Motion for Extension of Time. Respondent Cavallaro shall respond to the Motion for Expedited Discovery on or before January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, as the Court is holding a telephonic status conference on the issue of expedited discovery on January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. See ECF No. 36. Deadlines for all other parties remain unchanged. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/16/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#49
Jan 16, 2026
Affidavit of Service
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
#50
Jan 16, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#51
Jan 16, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#52
Jan 16, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#53
Jan 16, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Jan 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Jan 16, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 33 MOTION MOTION FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY: Respondent Cavallaro Response due by 10:00am on 1/20/2026. (Kelsey, N)
Jan 16, 2026
Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings
#54
Jan 19, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#55
Jan 19, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Jan 19, 2026
Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings
#56
Jan 20, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#57
Jan 20, 2026
Strike
Main Document: Strike
#58
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER. After due consideration of the parties’ briefs, and based on the telephonic status conference held earlier today, the Court issues the following orders:First, Petitioner’s 33 Motion for Expedited Discovery (the “Motion”) is denied without prejudice. Petitioner brought the Motion prematurely, before Respondents produced the administrative record. “It is plain that the Court cannot decide whether the administrative record is adequate when the record itself has not yet been produced.” Manker v. Spencer, No. 3:18-CV-372 (CSH), 2019 WL 1506654, at *4 (D. Conn. Apr. 5, 2019). Petitioner’s arguments to the contrary are premised on his prediction that the administrative record is deficient in some way. However, as discussed on the record at the status conference held earlier today, much of Petitioner’s requested discovery likely exists within the administrative record. Further, he cannot demonstrate that the administrative record is deficient because it has not yet been produced. See id. Accordingly, the Court will entertain future discovery motions, including any allegations of bad faith, after Respondents produce the record.Second, the Court shall not hear witness testimony at the February 5, 2026, hearing. At this time, Petitioners are not permitted to introduce evidence beyond what was considered by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (“ORR”) in rendering its decision. See Almaklani v. Trump, 444 F. Supp. 3d 425, 431 (E.D.N.Y. 2020) (“When a reviewing court considers evidence that was not before the agency, it inevitably leads the reviewing court to substitute its own judgment for that of the agency.”). Petitioner has not demonstrated unique circumstances allowing the Court to consider evidence outside of the agency record, and he has not yet established the constitutional claims are sufficiently distinct from his APA claims to warrant separate consideration of evidence. See id. (finding that “the addition of constitutional claims does not alter the sufficiency of the record”); see also Chang v. U.S. Citizenship & Immigri. Servs., 254 F. Supp. 3d 160, 162 (D.D.C. 2017) (finding that plaintiffs’ constitutional claims were “fundamentally similar to their APA claims”).Third, Respondents Salazar, Kennedy, and Adams (collectively, the “Federal Respondents”), are ordered to produce all ORR records related to Petitioner M.S. on or before January 23, 2026. This shall include, but is not limited to, all records concerning any sponsorship application related to Petitioner M.S., and all allegedly fraudulent documents submitted during the process of any of those sponsorship applications. The full record shall be filed under seal on the docket, pursuant to Local Rule 5(e), as it will contain Petitioner’s sensitive personal information. The Federal Respondents shall also file an unsealed, redacted version of the record. Further, on or before January 26, 2026, the Federal Respondents shall provide the Court with two unredacted courtesy copies of the record that comply with the Court’s pretrial preferences. See https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/content/vernon-d-oliver.Fourth, it is hereby ordered that Respondents file a response on or before March 5, 2026, why the relief prayed for in the 1 petition for writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. Petitioner shall reply by March 19, 2026.Fifth, Petitioner shall immediately notify the Court of any new sponsorship applications or substantial developments in the anticipated Connecticut state court proceeding.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/20/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
#59
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER granting 57 Motion to Strike ECF No. 21-1 pursuant to Rule 56(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 5(e), as it contains the minor Petitioners full name. The corrected declaration at ECF No. 57 is substituted for the erroneously unredacted declaration at ECF No. 21-1. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/20/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
Set Deadlines: Respondents response to 1 Petition for wit of Habeas Corpus: Deadline set for 3/5/2026 (Kelsey, N)
Jan 20, 2026
Update Answer Deadline
Jan 20, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Jan 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Strike
Jan 20, 2026
Answer deadline updated for Alex J. Adams to 3/8/2026; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr to 3/8/2026; Angie Salazar to 3/8/2026. (Denault, S)
#60
Jan 21, 2026
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
Jan 22, 2026
Set Deadlines/Hearings
#61
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#62
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#63
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#64
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#65
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#66
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#67
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#68
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#69
Jan 23, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#70
Jan 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#71
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER: In the Notice at ECF No. 70, the Federal Respondents request to be excused from filing the redacted record on the docket. Given the length of the record, the Court agrees, and grants this request. Upon review of the record, the Court finds good cause to do so because the entire record contains sensitive information about a minor child.Additionally, the Federal Respondents are excused from the requirement to provide the Court with two courtesy copies of the record.Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/23/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
#72
Jan 23, 2026
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Main Document: Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Jan 23, 2026
Order
#73
Jan 29, 2026
File Excess Pages
Main Document: File Excess Pages
#74
Jan 29, 2026
ORDER granting 73 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Petitioner shall file a reply of no more than twenty-five (25) pages. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 1/29/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#75
Jan 30, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#76
Jan 30, 2026
Seal
Main Document: Seal
#77
Jan 30, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#78
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 77 Motion to Seal. The purported unredacted document filed under seal is an identical copy of the redacted document filed publicly as Exhibit 2 to Petitioner's motion to seal. Accordingly, the Court denies the motion to seal because the minors' names are already redacted. On or before February 4, 2026, Defendant shall file the unredacted version of this document under seal. Pursuant to Local Rule 5(e)(4)(b), the Court preemptively seals the unredacted version of this document because it contains the names of Petitioner and his sister, both minors, and Petitioner's A number. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 2/2/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
#79
Feb 02, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
Feb 02, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
#80
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER: The Federal Defendants' response repeatedly cites page 3000 of the Certified Administrative Record ("CAR"), for the proposition that ORR informed Ms. Stenor on November 20, 2025, that the sponsorship application was denied. (ECF No. 72 at 12, 19, 20). The CAR filed on the docket ends at page 2522. (ECF No. 69). Accordingly, on or before 5:00 PM today, February 4, 2026, the Federal Defendants shall either (1) file on the docket any outstanding or missing documents from the CAR, or (2) file a notice with an accurate citation to the record. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 2/4/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#81
Feb 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#82
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER: The parties shall come to oral argument tomorrow prepared to discuss ORR's apparent November 14, 2025, determination that Petitioner should be released to his sponsor, Ms. Stenor. See CAR 2521. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 2/4/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Feb 04, 2026
Order
#83
Feb 05, 2026
Motion Hearing
Main Document: Motion Hearing
#84
Feb 06, 2026
Hearing
Main Document: Hearing
#85
Feb 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
#86
Feb 07, 2026
ORDER denying as moot 84 Motion for Hearing. Given that the Court granted Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, the Court denies Petitioner's motion for a second hearing as moot. Signed by Judge Vernon D. Oliver on 2/7/2026. (Frostbutter, S) (Entered: 02/07/2026)
Feb 07, 2026
Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/20/2026; Plan for Release due 2/9/2026 by 5:00 pm. (Kelsey, N)
Feb 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Hearing
Feb 08, 2026
Set Deadlines/Hearings
#87
Feb 09, 2026
Sealed Document
Main Document: Sealed Document
#88
Feb 13, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#89
Feb 20, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#90
Feb 23, 2026
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Main Document: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Feb 23, 2026
Order
Feb 23, 2026
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