Eastern District of Kentucky • 2:25-cv-00145

#1

Sep 19, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AKYEDC-6189953.), filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B-Declaration of Onyinye Jedidiah, Counsel for Petitioner in Removal Proceedings, # 3 Exhibit C-Order of the Immigration Judge Granting Petitioner Withholding of removal under INA § 241(b)(3), # 4 Exhibit D-Psychological Evaluation by Nora E. Rowley, M.D. MPH, # 5 Exhibit E-Mr. Ndiayes Release Plan, # 6 Exhibit F-Mr. Ndiayes Criminal History Chart, # 7 Exhibit G-Email Correspondence with ICE and ERO Custody Determination, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(SLG) Modified on 9/24/2025 (STC). (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sep 22, 2025

File Submitted

Sep 22, 2025

***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of PSO for review: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (TJG)

Sep 22, 2025

Conflict Check run. (SLG)

Sep 22, 2025

Conflict Check

#2

Sep 23, 2025

ORDER: 1. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send a copy of Ndiayes petition 1 and this Order by certified mail to both (a) the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, and (b) Jailer Jason Maydak, Jailer at the Boone County Jail. 2. Within 14 days from the entry of this Order, the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky and Jailer Jason Maydak is directed file a response to Ndiayes petition. 3. Once the Respondents file their response, the Court will enter a new Order regarding the next steps in this litigation. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 9/23/2025.(SLG)cc: COR, Certified copies of petition & order mailed to USA and Jailer Jason Maydak. (Entered: 09/23/2025)

#3

Sep 29, 2025

CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT to Jailer Jason Maydak re 2 Order. (TBB) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

#4

Sep 29, 2025

CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT to United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky re 2 Order. (TBB) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

#5

Oct 07, 2025

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jason Maydak. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Release Sheet)(Mando, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

#6

Oct 08, 2025

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jason Maydak. (Mando, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#7

Oct 08, 2025

MOTION for Extension of Time by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fleming, Tiffany) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#8

Oct 08, 2025

NOTICE by Mor Maty Ndiaye of Intent to File Reply Brief (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

#9

Oct 09, 2025

VIRTUAL ORDER: granting 7 MOTION for Extension of Time by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson. The time within which the movants may respond to the petition is extended by an additional ten days. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 10/8/2025. (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 10/09/2025)

#10

Oct 13, 2025

REPLY to Defendant Maydak's Response filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

#11

Oct 17, 2025

RESPONSE to 1 filed by Sam Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B: Court Records)(Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

#12

Oct 22, 2025

REPLY to 11 Respondents' Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

#13

Oct 23, 2025

NOTICE OF FILING Declaration of Deportation Officer Wiet by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Jason Maydak, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Christopher Wiet)(Stone, Elizabeth) Modified text on 10/24/2025 (TBB). (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Oct 23, 2025

***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Danny C. Reeves for review: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (TJG)

Oct 23, 2025

File Submitted

#14

Oct 24, 2025

RESPONSE to 13 Notice of Filing filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

#15

Nov 07, 2025

ORDER: This case is REASSIGNED TO District Judge S. Chad Meredith for all further proceedings. Signed by District Judge Danny C Reeves on 11/7/2025.(TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 11/07/2025)

#16

Dec 10, 2025

ORDER: 1) The Court will hold an in-person oral argument Hearing on Monday, 1/12/2026 03:30 p.m. EST, in Courtroom B of the United States Courthouse in Covington, Kentucky. 2) Counsel participating in the hearing should be present at the Courthouse at least ten minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 12/10/2025.(SLG)cc: COR,COV Diary (Entered: 12/10/2025)

#17

Dec 30, 2025

MOTION for Fizza Davwa to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Receipt)(SLG) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec 30, 2025

BAR STATUS Check completed as to Fizza Davwa re 17 MOTION for Fizza Davwa to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (SLG)

Dec 30, 2025

***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of S. Chad Meredith for review: re 17 MOTION for Fizza Davwa to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mor Maty Ndiaye (SLG)

#18

Jan 06, 2026

VIRTUAL ORDER: granting 17 MOTION for Fizza Davwa to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Mor Maty Ndiaye. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 1/6/2026. (SLG)cc: COR and Fizza Davwa by US Mail. (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#19

Jan 07, 2026

MOTION Video Appearance by Mor Maty Ndiaye (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Davwa, Fizza) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#20

Jan 07, 2026

ORDER: 1) The Petitioners Motion 19 is DENIED. 2) The oral argument scheduled for January 12, 2026, is VACATED. 3) By the close of business on January 9, 2026, the Petitioners counsel must propose five new potential dates within 30 days of January 12, 2026, to hold a rescheduled oral argument. The Petitioners counsel must appear in person for the hearing. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 1/7/2026.(SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#21

Jan 09, 2026

NOTICE by Mor Maty Ndiaye of Available Dates for Oral Argument (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan 12, 2026

***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of S. Chad Meredith for review: 21 Notice by Mor Maty Ndiaye of Available Dates for Oral Argument. (SLG)

#22

Jan 14, 2026

ORDER: 1) The Court will hold an in-person oral argument on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EST, at the United States Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. 2) Counsel participating in the hearing should be present at the Courthouse at least ten minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 01/14/2026.(SLG)cc: COR,LEX Diary (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#23

Jan 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Jason Maydak, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Schilling Declaration)(Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#24

Jan 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 23 Respondents' Status Report filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Immigration Judge Order Granting Stay of Removal)(Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#25

Jan 28, 2026

Declaration of SDDO Carly Schilling by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Fleming, Tiffany) Modified text on 1/29/2026 (SLG). (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#26

Jan 29, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY ORDER FOR ORAL ARGUMENT HEARING held on 1/29/2026 before District Judge S. Chad Meredith: Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. (Court Reporter Elaine Haberer.) (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#27

Feb 09, 2026

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FILING by Mor Maty Ndiaye (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion to Reopen and Motion for Stay of Removal, # 2 Exhibit Evidence in Support of Motion to Reopen and Motion for Stay of Removal)(Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#28

Mar 03, 2026

ORDER: 1) Petitioner Mor Maty Ndiaye's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, shall be held in abeyance until the immigration court lifts the stay of removal or enters any other order that would allow the Petitioner's removal to an alternative country, whether it be Equatorial Guinea or otherwise. 2) The parties must file a joint status report 30 days after the date of this Order and every 30 days thereafter. The joint status reports should apprise this Court of the status of the proceedings before the immigration court and summarize any activities in that court since the last joint status report. If the immigration court issues an order that would allow the Petitioners removal to proceed, the parties must file a joint status report notifying this Court of that fact within seven days of the issuance of such an order. Failure to timely comply with these requirements shall result in the matter being set for a status conference requiring the attendance of counsel. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 3/3/2026. (TBB) cc: COR (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#29

Apr 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson. (Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#30

Apr 02, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DHS Response to Motion to Reopen)(Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#31

May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: 4/27/26 Order of Immigration Judge)(Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#32

May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Larcade, Sarah) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#33

Jun 01, 2026

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Jason Maydak, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson. (Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#34

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER: 1) The Court will hold an in-person oral argument on Wednesday, 6/17/2026 02:00 PM in in Courtroom B of the United States Courthouse in Covington, Kentucky. 2) Counsel participating in the hearing should be present at the Courthouse at least ten minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. 3) During the oral argument, the parties shall be prepared to discuss the likelihood of the Petitioners removal and whether there is any legal basis for his continued detention in light of the recent developments regarding his case. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 06/05/2026.(SLG)cc: COR,COV Diary (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#35

Jun 15, 2026

NOTICE of Imminent Removal of Petitioner by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Jason Maydak, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Cam Declaration)(Stone, Elizabeth) Modified text on 6/15/2026 (TJG). (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#36

Jun 16, 2026

ORDER: 1) The Court will hold an in-person oral argument on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in Courtroom B of the United States Courthouse in Covington, Kentucky. 2) Counsel participating in the hearing should be present at the Courthouse at least ten minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. 3) During the oral argument, the parties shall be prepared to discuss the likelihood of the Petitioners removal and whether there is any legal basis for his continued detention in light of the recent developments regarding his case. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 06/16/2026.(SLG)cc: COR, COV Diary (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#37

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FILING by Mor Maty Ndiaye (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Immigration Judge Order denying Motion to Reopen, # 2 Exhibit 2-Immigration Judge Order denying stay of removal, # 3 Exhibit 3-Declaration regarding refoulment)(Larcade, Sarah) Modified text on 6/17/2026 (SLG). (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#38

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Jason Maydak, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Cam Declaration)(Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#39

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FILING by Mor Maty Ndiaye (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Motion to Reconsider, # 2 Exhibit 2-Evidence in Support of Motion to Reconsider)(Larcade, Sarah) Modified text on 6/17/2026 (SLG). (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#40

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Fleming, Tiffany) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#41

Jun 17, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY ORDER FOR ORAL ARGUMENT held on 06/17/2026 before District Judge S. Chad Meredith: 1) Petitioner Ndiayes Writ of Habeas Corpus, 1, is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT. A separate Order will be issued. 2) United States is directed to file a notice updating the Court on Petitioner Ndiayes removal status. (Court Reporter Lisa Wiesman.) (SLG)cc: COR (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#42

Jul 01, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Warrant of Removal/Deportation, # 2 Proposed Order)(Stone, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#43

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE regarding response to MTD by Mor Maty Ndiaye (Davwa, Fizza) Modified text on 7/6/2026 (TJG). (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#44

Jul 08, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION to Dismiss by Pamela Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sam Olson filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Immigration Counsel, # 2 Proposed Order)(Davwa, Fizza) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#45

Jul 10, 2026

ORDER: 1) Respondents' Motion to Dismiss as Moot 42 is GRANTED. 2) Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIED WITH PREJUDICE as moot. 3) This Petition shall be stricken from the docket. 4) The Court will enter a separate Judgment. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 7/10/2026. (TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#46

Jul 10, 2026

JUDGMENT: 1) Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIED WITH PREJUDICE. 2) This Petition shall be stricken from the docket. Signed by District Judge S. Chad Meredith on 7/10/2026.(TJG)cc: COR (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#47

Sep 02, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 45 Order on Motion to Dismiss, 46 Judgment by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis)(Davwa, Fizza) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#48

Sep 04, 2026

USCA Case Number 26-5791 Case Manager Kelly Stephens for 47 Notice of Appeal filed by Mor Maty Ndiaye. (SLG) (Entered: 09/04/2026)