U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit • 26-30196

#1

Apr 10, 2026

PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Kevin Jordan, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (RLL) [Entered: 04/10/2026 08:26 AM]

#5

Apr 15, 2026

INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. Transcript order due on 04/30/2026, for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Kevin Jordan, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 08:22 AM]

#6

Apr 15, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-30196] (Samuel Weiss ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:54 AM]

#7

Apr 15, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Samuel Weiss for party Appellee Ibrahim Mohammed Appellee Ricardo Blanco Chomat Appellee Luis Gaston Sanchez Appellee Francisco Rodriguez Romero, in case 26-30196 [26-30196] (JAK) [Entered: 04/15/2026 03:39 PM]

Apr 15, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-30196] (Samuel Weiss )

#9

Apr 17, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-30196] (Bridget Pranzatelli ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 01:35 PM]

Apr 17, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-30196] (Bridget Pranzatelli )

#10

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones for Mr. Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, Mr. Francisco Rodriguez Romero and Mr. Luis Gaston Sanchez for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-30196] (Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 06:31 AM]

#11

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones for Appellee Ibrahim Mohammed in 26-30196, Attorney Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones for Appellee Luis Gaston Sanchez in 26-30196, Attorney Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones for Appellee Ricardo Blanco Chomat in 26-30196, Attorney Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones for Appellee Francisco Rodriguez Romero in 26-30196 [26-30196] (ABT) [Entered: 04/20/2026 06:40 AM]

#12

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Bridget Pranzatelli for party Appellee Ibrahim Mohammed Appellee Ricardo Blanco Chomat Appellee Luis Gaston Sanchez Appellee Francisco Rodriguez Romero, in case 26-30196. [26-30196] (JAK) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:45 AM]

#14

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mrs. Katherine Krupa Green, Esq. for Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Kevin Jordan, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:04 PM]

Apr 20, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mrs. Katherine Krupa Green, Esq. for Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Kevin Jordan, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#15

Apr 21, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Katherine Krupa Green for Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General in 26-30196, Attorney Katherine Krupa Green for Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Attorney Katherine Krupa Green for Appellant Todd Lyons in 26-30196, Attorney Katherine Krupa Green for Appellant Scott Ladwig in 26-30196 [26-30196] (ABT) [Entered: 04/21/2026 08:54 AM]

#16

Apr 21, 2026

CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Appellant Kevin Jordan in 26-30196. Reason: incorrectly added at case opening; not a party to the appeal. [26-30196] (RLL) [Entered: 04/21/2026 09:47 AM]

Apr 21, 2026

CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Appellant Kevin Jordan in 26-30196. Reason: incorrectly added at case opening; not a party to the appeal. [26-30196] (RLL)

#17

Apr 22, 2026

ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Securityfor the Court to process. Date of service: 04/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green. [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 11:05 AM]

#18

Apr 22, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [26-30196] (KJ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 04:14 PM]

#19

Apr 22, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:25-CV-1106. Electronic ROA due on 05/07/2026. [26-30196] (KJ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 04:15 PM]

Apr 22, 2026

ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Securityfor the Court to process. Date of service: 04/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green. [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

Apr 22, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [26-30196] (KJ)

#20

Apr 29, 2026

COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT received from Natalie W. Breaux. [26-30196] (Natalie Whipple Breaux ) [Entered: 04/29/2026 11:27 AM]

#22

May 05, 2026

NOTICE RECEIVED that the transcript ordered by Appellant Mr. Scott Ladwig is complete and has been filed in the District Court. [26-30196] (Natalie Whipple Breaux ) [Entered: 05/05/2026 08:29 AM]

#23

May 11, 2026

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-30196] (DDL) [Entered: 05/11/2026 01:03 PM]

#24

May 11, 2026

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 06/22/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DDL) [Entered: 05/11/2026 01:04 PM]

May 11, 2026

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 06/22/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DDL)

#25

Jun 12, 2026

UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for filing Appellants' Brief until 07/22/2026 [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 06/12/2026 04:20 PM]

Jun 12, 2026

UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for filing Appellants' Brief until 07/22/2026 [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#26

Jun 15, 2026

EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Extension Granted to and including 07/22/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 07/22/2026, for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DLJ) [Entered: 06/15/2026 08:42 AM]

Jun 15, 2026

EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Extension Granted to and including 07/22/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 07/22/2026, for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DLJ)

#27

Jul 20, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 08/21/2026 [27]. Date of service: 07/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 07/20/2026 09:52 AM]

Jul 20, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 08/21/2026 27. Date of service: 07/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#31

Jul 23, 2026

CLERK ORDER granting unopposed motion to extend time to file appellant's brief, filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General and Mr. Scott Ladwig [27]. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 08/21/2026, for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [26-30196] (DLJ) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:14 AM]

#32

Aug 11, 2026

LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Updated case caption issued to all parties for use on future filings in this case. [26-30196] (DLJ) [Entered: 08/11/2026 09:49 AM]

Aug 11, 2026

LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Updated case caption issued to all parties for use on future filings in this case. [26-30196] (DLJ)

#33

Aug 17, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 09/21/2026 [33]. Date of service: 08/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 08/17/2026 12:06 PM]

Aug 17, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 09/21/2026 33. Date of service: 08/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#41

Aug 19, 2026

COURT ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Appellants' unopposed motion, their third such request, for an extension of 30 days, or, to and including September 21, 2026, to file their opening brief is GRANTED. Absent good cause based on circumstances arising hereafter, NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. [33] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 09/21/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [26-30196] (RAJ) [Entered: 08/19/2026 03:19 PM]

#43

Sep 21, 2026

MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 10/15/2026 [43], to consolidate cases No. 26-30196 and No. 26-30385 for briefing and oral argument purposes. Date of service: 09/21/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 09/21/2026 02:41 PM]

Sep 21, 2026

MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend time to file brief as appellant until 10/15/2026 43, to consolidate cases No. 26-30196 and No. 26-30385 for briefing and oral argument purposes. Date of service: 09/21/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#49

Sep 28, 2026

COURT ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Appellants' unopposed motion, their fourth such request in this appeal, for an extension of 24 days, or, to and including October 15, 2026, to file the brief is GRANTED. Absent good cause based on circumstances arising hereafter, no further extensions will be entertained. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellants' unopposed motion to consolidate cases No. 26-30196 and No. 26-30385 is GRANTED. [43] in 26-30196 A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 10/15/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [43] [26-30196, 26-30385] (RAJ) [Entered: 09/28/2026 09:49 AM]

#51

Oct 09, 2026

CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [51] NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Appellant Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 26-30385. [51] [26-30196, 26-30385] (KJ) [Entered: 10/09/2026 04:19 PM]

#54

Oct 09, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:25-CV-1106. Electronic ROA due on 10/26/2026. [26-30196] (KJ) [Entered: 10/09/2026 04:33 PM]

Oct 09, 2026

CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. 51 NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Appellant Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 26-30385. 51 [26-30196, 26-30385] (KJ)

#55

Oct 15, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Appellants Mr. Brian Acuna, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 26-30385 to dismiss appeal pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42 [55]. [26-30196, 26-30385]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Appellants Mr. Brian Acuna, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 26-30385 to dismiss the appeal [55]. Date of service: 10/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss, Willis; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196, 26-30385] (Katherine Krupa Green ) [Entered: 10/15/2026 05:59 PM]

Oct 15, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Scott Ladwig, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-30196, Appellants Mr. Brian Acuna, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 26-30385 to dismiss the appeal 55. Date of service: 10/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Alvarez-Jones, Montes, Pranzatelli, Weiss, Willis; Attorney for Appellant: Green [26-30196, 26-30385] (Katherine Krupa Green )

#56

Oct 21, 2026

CLERK ORDER granting Motion to dismiss appeal pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 42 filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General and Mr. Scott Ladwig, Appellants Mr. David Venturella, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Brian Acuna, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General [55] [26-30196, 26-30385] (RAJ) [Entered: 10/21/2026 09:30 AM]