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Filed: March 03, 2026
Assigned to:
David C. Bramlette
Referred to:
Bradley W. Rath
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 13738.), filed by C. G. B. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Declaration of Attorney Michelle Lee Doherty, # 2 Exhibit B- Placement Authorization, # 3 Exhibit C- Verification of Release, # 4 Exhibit D- Order of the Immigration Judge with Respect to Custody, # 5 Exhibit E- Supporting Document, # 6 Exhibit F- Form I-797C, Notice of Action, # 7 Exhibit G- Supporting Document, # 8 Exhibit H- Order of Immigration Judge, # 9 Exhibit I- Supporting Document, # 10 Exhibit J- Notice to Appear, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Envelope)(LAT) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 03, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to File Unredacted Copies of Filings under Seal by C. G. B. (LAT) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/3/2026: # 1 Envelope) (LAT). (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#3
Mar 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to File Unredacted Copies of Filings under Seal filed by C. G. B. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(LAT) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Support of Motion
#4
Mar 06, 2026
ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Rafael Vergara, Warden of Adams County Correctional Center, and Scott Ladwig, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New Orleans Field Office Director are Respondents and any others listed on the docket are hereby removed as Respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file an answer or other responsive pleading in this cause within twenty (20) days of the service of a copy of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve, by certified mail, a copy of the Petition 1 filed herein, along with a copy of this Order upon the Civil Process Clerk, Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi; the Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Department of Justice; and Warden of Adams County Correctional Center. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 3/6/26. (RT) (Entered: 03/06/2026)
#5
Mar 10, 2026
MOTION for Anna Karen Jessurun to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Paid $100 PHV fee; receipt number AMSSDC-5931393) by C. G. B. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Letter of good standing- NY, # 2 Attachment letter of good standing - DC)(Riches, Brandon) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Mar 11, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to Rafael Vergara (Warden) served on 3/9/2026, answer due 3/29/2026. (LAT) Modified on 3/11/2026 (LAT). (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document:
Acknowledgment of Service
#7
Mar 11, 2026
Acknowledgement of Service by certified mail executed as to Civil Process Clerk served on 3/9/2026. (LAT) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document:
Remark
Mar 11, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines
Mar 11, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines: Rafael Vergara answer due 3/29/2026. Answer due by 3/29/2026. (LAT)
#8
Mar 16, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by C. G. B. (Riches, Brandon). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 3/17/2026 (ND). (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Mar 16, 2026
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by C. G. B. (Riches, Brandon) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Support
Mar 19, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mar 19, 2026
TEXT ONLY ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Attorney Anna Karen Jessurun be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Plaintiff C. G. B. in association with local counsel conditioned upon completion of the registration procedures found on the Court's website and at the following link: https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 3/19/2026 (AB)
#10
Mar 20, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by C. G. B. re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 9 Memorandum in Support (Jessurun - PHV, Anna) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate of Service
#11
Mar 23, 2026
ORDER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym 2 within twenty (20) days of service of a copy of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 3/23/2026 (LAT) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
#12
Mar 27, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Scott Ladwig, Rafael Vergara (Mayer, Jr.-Federal Gov, Robert) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Answer
#13
Mar 27, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to Rafael Vergara (Warden) served on 3/25/2026, answer due 4/14/2026. (LAT) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document:
Acknowledgment of Service
#14
Mar 30, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE by certified mail executed as to United States Attorney General served on 3/16/2026. (LAT) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Remark
#15
Mar 30, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE by certified mail executed as to Civil Process Clerk served on 3/26/2026. (LAT) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Remark
Mar 30, 2026
TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Response in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241 12 . 4/6/2026 is Respondents' deadline to respond to the Petition. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 3/30/26 (HM)
Mar 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#16
Apr 03, 2026
Joint MOTION to Extend Amended Petition, Respondents' response, and Petitioner's Reply Deadline by C. G. B. (Riches, Brandon) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document:
Extend Deadline
Apr 06, 2026
TEXT ONLY ORDER granting Joint Motion to Extend Deadlines 16 . 4/17/26 is Petitioner's deadline to file an amended petition. 5/8/26 is Respondents' deadline to respond to the amended petition, Motion to Proceed under Pseudonym 2, and Moton for Temporary Restraining Order 8 . 5/22/26 is Petitioner's deadline to file a reply to Respondents' response to the amended petition. NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 4/6/26 (HM)
Apr 06, 2026
Order on Motion to Extend Deadline
#17
Apr 17, 2026
Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by C. G. B.. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by Plaintiff C. G. B.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Amended Declaration of Attorney Michelle Lee Doherty, # 2 Exhibit B - ORR Placement Authorization, # 3 Exhibit C - ORR Verification of Release, # 4 Exhibit D - 2018 Immigration Judge Release Order, # 5 Exhibit E - I-589 Receipt Notice, # 6 Exhibit F - SIJS Deferred Action Grant, # 7 Exhibit G - Deferred Action EAD, # 8 Exhibit H - 2023 IJ Dismissal Order, # 9 Exhibit I - Bronx District Attorney's Office Letter, # 10 Exhibit J - Letters of Support, # 11 Exhibit K - January 2026 NTA, # 12 Exhibit L - 2026 IJ Order on Termination, # 13 Exhibit M - April 2026 NTA)(Jessurun - PHV, Anna) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus
#18
Apr 20, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE by certified mail executed as to Attorney General of the United States served on 4/6/2026. (LAT) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Remark
#19
May 08, 2026
Response in Opposition re 17 Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by C. G. B.. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by Plaintiff C. G. B.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Amended Declaration of Attorney Michelle Lee Doherty, # 2 Exhibit B - ORR Placement Authorization, # 3 Exhibit C - ORR Verification of Release, # 4 Exhibit D - 2018 Immigration Judge Release Order, # 5 Exhibit E - I-589 Receipt Notice, # 6 Exhibit F - SIJS Deferred Action Grant, # 7 Exhibit G - Deferred Action EAD, # 8 Exhibit H - 2023 IJ Dismissal Order, # 9 Exhibit I - Bronx District Attorney's Office Letter, # 10 Exhibit J - Letters of Support, # 11 Exhibit K - January 2026 NTA, # 12 Exhibit L - 2026 IJ Order on Termination, # 13 Exhibit M - April 2026 NTA)(Jessurun - PHV, Anna), 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by C. G. B. (Riches, Brandon). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 3/17/2026 (ND). filed by Scott Ladwig, Rafael Vergara (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Encounter Narrative)(Mayer, Jr.-Federal Gov, Robert) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition
#20
May 08, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym and to File Unredacted Copies of Filings under Seal filed by Scott Ladwig, Rafael Vergara (Mayer, Jr.-Federal Gov, Robert) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Motion
May 21, 2026
TEXT ONLY ORDER granting as unopposed Petitioner's Motion to Proceed Under a Pseudonym 2 . NO FURTHER ORDER WILL ISSUE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bradley W. Rath on 5/21/26 (HM)
May 21, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#21
May 22, 2026
Rebuttal re 17 Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, (Reply Memorandum of Law in support of Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) filed by C. G. B. (Jessurun - PHV, Anna) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document:
Rebuttal
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C. G. B.
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Vergara
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