Northern District of Indiana • 3:26-cv-00228

#1

Feb 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (FILING FEE PAID $ 5, receipt number SB6705), filed by Dinmukhammed Smakhan. (File stamped copy with case number returned to petitioner) (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Searchable Petition)(nah) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (28 USC 2241) by Petitioner Dinmukhammed Smakhan. (nah) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#3

Feb 23, 2026

MOTION for Immediate Release Pending Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Dinmukhammed Smakhan. (nah) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#4

Feb 25, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court DIRECTS the clerk to serve a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) on the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at the Indiana Department of Correction; DIRECTS the clerk to email a copy of this order and the petition (ECF 1 ) to (a) the Indiana Department of Correction; (b) the Warden of Miami Correctional Facility at Miami Correctional Facility, and (c) the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana; ORDERS the respondents listed in the previous order line to acknowledge receipt of the petition to the clerk and DIRECTS the clerk to make a notation on the docket upon receiving confirmation of receipt of those deliveries; and ORDERS such respondents to file an answer to the petition by 3/4/26, addressing petitioners arguments that he is being illegally detained and providing relevant immigration records, including without limitation any administrative warrant issued for his arrest pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and a copy of his Notice to Appear; and GRANTS the petitioner until 3/25/26, to file a reply in support of his petition. Signed by Judge Damon R Leichty on 2/25/26. (Copy with petition E-mailed to AUSA, Warden of MCF and IDOC. Copy and petition sent certified mail to Warden of MCF at IDOC - 9589 0710 5270 3364 4218 46. Copy of order sent to pro se plaintiff)(nah) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#5

Feb 25, 2026

Confirmation received from AUSA, Warden and IDOC of receipt of DE 4 order. (nah) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

#6

Mar 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#7

Mar 04, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#8

Mar 11, 2026

Response/Reply

#9

Mar 12, 2026

Receipt

#10

Mar 13, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Mar 13, 2026

Docket Annotation - public event with NEF

#12

Mar 16, 2026

Notice - Other

#13

Mar 18, 2026

Proof of Service

#14

Apr 15, 2026

Order Dismissing Case

#15

Apr 15, 2026

Clerks Judgment

#16

May 06, 2026

Mail Returned