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Filed: January 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Karin Immergut
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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September 14, 2026
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#1
Jan 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241- Federal) Filing Fee in amount of $5 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10129910. Kurt David Hermansen,Robert E Easton for M-V-G-P,Robert E Easton. Filed by M-V-G-P against Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Laura Hermosillo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, US Department of Homeland Security (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
#2
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You. (eo) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Case Assignment Notice - FORM EVENT
#3
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You to Judge Karin J. Immergut. (eo) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Case Reassignment Notice - FORM EVENT
#4
Jan 16, 2026
ORDER: This Court ORDERS Respondents not to remove Petitioner from the District of Oregon pending further order from this Court. This Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to Petitioner's habeas petition 1 by 10:00 am on January 19, 2026. This Court further ORDERS Petitioner to file a reply by 10:00 am on January 20, 2026. This Court GRANTS Petitioner's request for leave to proceed anonymously. The hearing on Petitioner's habeas petition is set for January 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm in Portland Courtroom 13A before Judge Karin J. Immergut. Ordered on 1/16/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
Jan 16, 2026
1 - Scheduling
#5
Jan 18, 2026
ORDER: The parties notified this Court that Respondents have released Petitioner. Despite the release, the parties jointly request a new briefing schedule on Petitioner's habeas petition. This Court VACATES its previous briefing schedule on Petitioner's habeas petition and sets the following deadlines as stipulated by the parties. Respondents have until January 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm, to file a response to Petitioner's habeas petition 1 . Petitioner's reply brief is due on January 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm. This Court will schedule a hearing, if necessary, after completion of the parties' briefing. Ordered on 1/18/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jp) (Entered: 01/18/2026)
Jan 18, 2026
Order
#6
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER: The parties notified this Court that they jointly propose new deadlines for briefing on Petitioner's habeas petition. Finding good cause, this Court vacates its previous briefing schedule 5 and adopts the parties' proposed deadlines. Respondents have until January 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm, to file a response to Petitioner's habeas petition. Petitioner's reply brief is due on February 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm. This Court will schedule a hearing, if necessary, after completion of the parties' briefing. Ordered on 1/20/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
Jan 20, 2026
1 - Scheduling
#7
Jan 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance of Thomas Steven Ratcliffe appearing on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Laura Hermosillo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, US Department of Homeland Security. Filed by on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Laura Hermosillo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, US Department of Homeland Security. (Ratcliffe, Thomas) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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Attorney Appearance
#8
Jan 27, 2026
Notice of Attorney Substitution: Andrew Kartchner is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Thomas Steven Ratcliffe . Filed by on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Kartchner, Andrew) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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Attorney Substitution
#9
Jan 28, 2026
Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241, . Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Petitioners brief is due by 3/30/2026. Habeas Petition is taken under advisement as of 4/13/2026. (Kartchner, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#10
Jan 28, 2026
Declaration of Jason Weiss . Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Related document(s): Response to Habeas Petition (2241), 9 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F) (Kartchner, Andrew) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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Declaration
#11
Feb 06, 2026
Memorandum in Support (Petitioner's Reply in Support of Habeas Petition). Filed by M-V-G-P. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 4 (Asylum Filing)) (Hermansen, Kurt) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Memorandum in Support
#12
Feb 06, 2026
Declaration of M-V-G-P (Petitioner's Declaration Supporting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus). Filed by M-V-G-P. (Hermansen, Kurt) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Declaration
#13
Feb 06, 2026
Declaration of Chris Symeonides Chris Symeonides's Declaration Supporting the Petition for the Writ of Habeas Corpus). Filed by M-V-G-P. (Hermansen, Kurt) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Declaration
#14
Feb 06, 2026
Declaration of Elizabeth H. Meuses (Elizabeth H. Meuses's Declaration Supporting the Petition for the Writ of Habeas Corpus). Filed by M-V-G-P. (Hermansen, Kurt) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
#15
Feb 12, 2026
ORDER: This Court requests supplemental briefing from the parties addressing the Fifth Circuit's recent decision in Buenrostro-Mendez v. Bondi, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 323330 (5th Cir. Feb. 6, 2026). Respondents should also address any newly raised arguments contained in Petitioner's Reply brief 12, in particular Petitioner's argument that her detention violates the Due Process Class under Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 334 (1976). Each supplemental brief is limited to 15 pages and is due on February 20, 2026. Ordered on 2/12/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Feb 12, 2026
1 - Scheduling
#16
Feb 19, 2026
Supplemental Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241.(Related document(s): Scheduling Order,, 15 .) Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Kartchner, Andrew) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
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Response
#17
Feb 20, 2026
Supplemental Brief in Support of Petition for Habeas Corpus. Filed by M-V-G-P. (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Brief in Support of Petition
#18
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER: This Court requests supplemental briefing from the parties addressing the Second Circuit's recent decision in Cunha v. Freden, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 1146044 (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2026). Each supplemental brief is limited to 15 pages and is due on May 8, 2026. Ordered on 4/29/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
1 - Scheduling
#19
May 01, 2026
Unopposed Motion for Order for Entry of Amended Scheduling Order. Filed by M-V-G-P. (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#20
May 07, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Entry of Proposed Amended Scheduling Order 19 is GRANTED. The deadlines stated in this Court's previous scheduling order 18 are amended as follows. Respondents' brief is due May 22, 2026, and Petitioner's brief is due June 5, 2026. Ordered on 5/6/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
May 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Order
#21
May 22, 2026
Supplemental Response Respondents' Second Supplemental Brief.(Related document(s): Order on motion for Order, 20, Scheduling Order, 18 .) Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Kartchner, Andrew) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Response
#22
Jun 05, 2026
Supplemental Brief regarding the Second Circuit's recent decision in Cunha v. Freden. Filed by M-V-G-P. (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
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Brief
#23
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER: In light of the Ninth Circuit's decision in Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 2196424 (9th Cir. July 30, 2026), it appears that this case should settle. However, if the parties do not reach an agreement, this Court ORDERS the parties to file supplemental briefs no longer than ten pages by August 10, 2026, addressing what issues remain for this Court to resolve. Ordered on August 3, 2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (gw) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
1 - Scheduling
#24
Aug 06, 2026
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time amending briefing schedule. Filed by M-V-G-P. (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#25
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER: Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to Amend the Briefing Schedule, ECF 24, is GRANTED IN PART. The parties' supplemental briefs are due on August 24, 2026. Ordered on 8/7/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Aug 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#26
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Appearanceof Counsel. Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Attorney Appearance
#27
Aug 24, 2026
Supplemental Response Brief Regarding Remaining Issues.(Related document(s): Scheduling Order, 23 .) Filed by Pamela Bondi, Laura Hermosillo, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#28
Aug 24, 2026
Supplemental Brief in Support of Petition 1 . Filed by M-V-G-P. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit State Court Plea, # 2 Exhibit ODHS Family Report, # 3 Exhibit Clinic Letter regarding Pregnancy, # 4 Exhibit State Court Judgment) (Easton, Robert) Modified on 8/27/2026 to add document link. NEF regenerated. (jw) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Brief in Support of Petition
#29
Aug 24, 2026
Declaration of Christine Zeller Powell . Filed by M-V-G-P. (Easton, Robert) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
#30
Aug 28, 2026
ORDER: The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ECF 1, is DISMISSED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. However, Petitioner has not yet received a bond hearing. Therefore, because Petitioner is not currently in Respondents' custody, this Court ORDERS Respondents to provide Petitioner a bond hearing in "the Immigration Court having administrative control over [her] case." 8 C.F.R. Section 1003.19(c)(2). This Court further ORDERS Respondents to not detain Petitioner until she is afforded a bond hearing and ORDERS the parties to file a joint status report when Petitioner's bond hearing is scheduled. See attached Order for details. Signed on 8/28/2026 by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (jy) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Order
#31
Sep 09, 2026
Clarify
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Clarify
Sep 11, 2026
Order on Motion for Clarification
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