Southern District of Ohio • 1:26-cv-00069

#1

Jan 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AOHSDC-10858141.), filed by Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#2

Jan 23, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Richard K Jones, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kevin Raycraft. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#3

Jan 25, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Okpe, Felix) Modified text on 1/26/2026 (jmt). (Entered: 01/25/2026)

#5

Jan 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Non-Compliance Local Rule 5.1 (c): The Clerk's Office has reviewed your filing, docket 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and it appears that one or more of the PDFs are not text searchable and therefore is not in compliance with Local Rule 5.1 (c). You shall refile docket 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, as a text searchable document(s), linking the document back to the original entry within 24-hours. Non-Compliance Deadline due by 1/27/2026. (jmt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#6

Jan 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Non-Compliance Local Rule 5.1 (c): The Clerk's Office has reviewed your filing, docket 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause, and it appears that one or more of the PDFs are not text searchable and therefore is not in compliance with Local Rule 5.1 (c). You shall refile docket 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause as a text searchable document(s), linking the document back to the original entry within 24-hours. Non-Compliance Deadline due by 1/27/2026. (jmt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#7

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER - The Court ORDERS that Respondents shall neither remove Ortiz Gutierrez from this District nor allow him to be removed from this District unless or until the Court orders otherwise. The Clerk is DIRECTED to (1) immediately serve Respondents with a copy of the petition and its accompanying papers, along with a copy of this order, by express mail and by email to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; and (2) promptly file proof of such service on the docket. Counsel for Respondents shall promptly enter notices of appearance. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 1/26/2026. (kkz) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/26/2026: # 1 Email proof of service) (kkz). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/27/2026: # 2 US Mail proof of service) (kkz). (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#8

Jan 26, 2026

MOTION to Amend/Correct 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

Clerk's Notice for Consent to MJ Jurisdiction

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: Please be aware that a Status Conference is set for 1/29/2026 at 3:00 PM by Teleconference before Judge Michael R. Barrett. Counsel shall call 1-646-828-7666 to participate in the teleconference with Judge Michael R. Barrett. The Meeting ID is 161 529 7761, Press # to bypass the Participant ID, then enter Meeting Passcode: 434250. NOTE: You will be required to use this information each time the Court conducts a telephone conference unless otherwise instructed. (kkz)

Jan 26, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (jmt)

Jan 26, 2026

Notice of Hearing

#9

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by William Bryan King, II for Respondents Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General (King, William) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#10

Jan 27, 2026

[Document 10] was inadvertently filed and has been restricted. The party has been notified to re-file the correct document(s). NOTICE by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -Petitioner's ID, # 2 Exhibit B-Petitioner's Work Authorization Approval Notice, # 3 Exhibit C-Petitioner's Notice of Pending Asylum and Withholding of Removal of Removal, # 4 Exhibit D-Petitioner's Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit E-Copy of Immigration Judge Decision, # 6 Exhibit F-Copy of Petitioner's Marriage Certificate, # 7 Exhibit G-Copy of Petitioner's U.S. Citizen Spouse Proof of Citizenship, # 8 Exhibit H-Copy of Petitioner's Spouse Military ID, # 9 Exhibit I-Copy of Petitioner's Military Spouse ID, # 10 Exhibit J-Copy of Joint Lease of Petitioner and U.S. Citizen Spouse, # 11 Exhibit K-Copy of Petitioner's Spouse Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit L-Copy of Court Docket With No Felony Conviction, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet) (Okpe, Felix) Modified text and security on 1/27/2026 (jmt). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#11

Jan 27, 2026

[Document 11] was inadvertently filed and has been restricted. The party has been notified to re-file the correct document(s). NOTICE by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez re 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) Modified text and security on 1/27/2026 (jmt). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#12

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A -Petitioner's ID, # 2 Exhibit B-Petitioner's Work Authorization Approval Notice, # 3 Exhibit C-Petitioner's Notice of Pending Asylum and Withholding of Removal of Removal, # 4 Exhibit D-Petitioner's Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit E-Copy of Immigration Judge Decision, # 6 Exhibit F-Copy of Petitioner's Marriage Certificate, # 7 Exhibit G-Copy of Petitioner's U.S. Citizen Spouse Proof of Citizenship, # 8 Exhibit H-Copy of Petitioner's Spouse Military ID, # 9 Exhibit I-Copy of Petitioner's Military Spouse ID, # 10 Exhibit J-Copy of Joint Lease of Petitioner and U.S. Citizen Spouse, # 11 Exhibit K-Copy of Petitioner's Spouse Affidavit, # 12 Exhibit L-Copy of Court Docket With No Felony Conviction, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#13

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez re 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#14

Jan 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin James Gerrity for Respondent Warden of Butler County Jail (Gerrity, Kevin) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#15

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Respondent Warden of Butler County Jail. (Gerrity, Kevin) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Jan 29, 2026

Minute Entry and NOTATION ORDER for proceedings held before Judge Michael R. Barrett: Felix Okpe appeared for Petitioner; William King appeared for the federal Respondents; no appearance for Respondent Butler County Sheriff, Richard K. Jones; the federal Respondents' Return of Writ due 2/9/2026; Petitioner's Reply to the federal Respondents' Return due 2/12/2026; Petitioner to file a response in opposition to Respondent Sheriff Jones' 15 Motion to Dismiss on 1/30/2026; Petitioner's 2 8 Motions to Show Cause and for Expedited Briefing are DENIED as moot. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 1/29/2026. (kkz)

#16

Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#17

Feb 09, 2026

RETURN of Writ re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Immigration Detainer_Redacted, # 2 Exhibit B-I 213 Record of Deportable - Inadmissible Alien_Redacted, # 3 Exhibit C-2019 NTA Packet_Redacted, # 4 Exhibit D-IJ Written Decision, # 5 Exhibit E-Notice of Filing I-589, # 6 Exhibit F-Motion for Bond Redetermination_Redacted, # 7 Exhibit G-Master Hearing Notice Jan 28, # 8 Exhibit H-February 4 Master Hearing Notice, # 9 Exhibit I-March 19 Master Hearing Notice) (King, William) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#18

Feb 12, 2026

REPLY to Respondent's Answer re 17 Return of Writ (Answer),,, by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Warrant for Arrest of Alien, # 2 Exhibit B-Notice of Custody Determination) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#19

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 1 Ortiz Gutierrez's petition for a writ of habeas corpus; DENYING Respondents' motion to dismiss; and DENYING as moot Respondent Jones' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/18/2026. (kkz)

#20

Feb 24, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Enforce Habeas Corpus Order, for Conditional Release, or for Relief Pending Enforcement re 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Order of Immigration Judge, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#21

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE- Respondents are ORDERED to file, prior to 5:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026, a response addressing whether the government bore the burden of proof before the IJ that Petitioner poses a flight risk or a danger to the community. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/25/2026. (kkz) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#22

Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Joseph Horwitz for Respondents Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General, Interested Party United States of America (Horwitz, Matthew) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#23

Feb 25, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re 20 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Habeas Corpus Order, for Conditional Release, or for Relief Pending Enforcement re 19 Order, Terminate Motions, And Response to Order to Show Cause ECF No. 21 filed by Respondents Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General, Interested Party United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit) (Horwitz, Matthew) Modified Docket Text on 2/26/2026 (bjc). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#24

Feb 25, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 20 Emergency MOTION to Enforce Habeas Corpus Order, for Conditional Release, or for Relief Pending Enforcement re 19 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by Petitioner Melvin Oscar Ortiz Gutierrez. (Okpe, Felix) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#25

Feb 26, 2026

ORDER DISCHARGING 21 the Court's February 25 order and DENYING 20 Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce Habeas Corpus Order. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 2/26/2026. (kkz)

#26

Feb 26, 2026

Judgment - Clerk