District of Utah • 4:26-cv-00048

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Apr 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - under 28 U.S.C. 2241 (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number AUTDC-5770475) filed by Edin Elezovic. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Lui, T.) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

NOTICE OF SOUTHERN REGION ASSIGNMENT. This case is assigned to the Southern Region of the District of Utah. The location for court proceedings is in St. George unless the court orders otherwise. More information is on the court's Southern Region webpage. (kec) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#3

Apr 27, 2026

NOTICE FROM THE COURT for case 2:26-cv-00351-DN has been closed. All pleadings have been be transferred to this new case number. Case number will now read 4:26-cv-00048-DN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kec) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#4

Apr 27, 2026

Remark: Courtesy email regarding case filing sent to USAO duty attorney. (kec) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#5

Apr 27, 2026

EMERGENCY ORDER TO STAY TRANSFER REGARDING IMMIGRATION HABEAS PETITION. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 4/27/26. (jwt) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#6

Apr 27, 2026

Remark re 5 Emergency Order. Copy of order emailed to the Civil Division Chief at the USAO as instructed in the order. (jwt) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Judge David Nuffer added. Case number will now read 4:26-cv-00048-DN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kec)

#7

Apr 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Carter on behalf of Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#8

Apr 29, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER: Per the 5 Emergency Order to Stay, the federal government shall include in its May 4th Response to the Petition: (1) Whether the federal government issued a warrant prior to Mr. Elezovics arrest pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226; and (2) the location and existence of Mr. Elezovics immigration administrative record. No attached document. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 4/29/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Order

#9

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE of Intended Transfer by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear) (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#10

Apr 30, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Petitioner Edin Elezovic. (Lui, T.) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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May 01, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER: Taking under advisement Mr. Elezovics 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The federal government shall respond to Mr. Elezovics TRO in its response filed on or before May 4, 2026. No attached document. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/1/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#12

May 01, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER No attached document. On or before noon May 4, 2026, the United States shall file a memorandum (a) providing a copy of all contract(s) with Washington County Jail permitting housing of an ICE detainee; (b) identifying all Utah facilities that permit ICE detainee housing and a copy of all contracts with each; (c) summarizing and identifying each contract provision restricting length of detention of an ICE detainee; (d) explaining why Petitioner cannot be transferred seriatim to Utah facilities with ICE contracts; and (e) identifying the exact location of the facility in Wyoming referenced in 9 Notice of Intended Transfer, with the total number of beds occupied and vacant for each day in the month of April 2026. This response must be separate from the Response already ordered. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/1/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#13

May 01, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER No attached document. Taking under advisement the federal governments 9 Notice of Intended Transfer to Tacoma. Petitioner is ORDERED to file a response to the Notice of Intent to Transfer by noon Monday 4, 2026. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/1/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#14

May 01, 2026

Defendant's RESPONSE to Petition for Habeas Corpus filed by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, # 2 Exhibit Warrant, # 3 Exhibit Notice of Custody Determination, # 4 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit Statement of Defendant in Support of Guilty Plea and Certificate of Counsel, # 6 Exhibit Sentence, Judgment, Commitment, # 7 Exhibit Consolidation of Appeals, # 8 Exhibit Appellate Docket)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#15

May 01, 2026

Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Court's Order for Production of Documents and Information filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Order

May 01, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

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May 04, 2026

RESPONSE re 9 Notice (Other), filed by Edin Elezovic. (Lui, T.) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 04, 2026

Defendant's RESPONSE to Motion re 10 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I213, # 2 Exhibit Guilty Plea)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#18

May 04, 2026

ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time: federal respondents have until 5/11/26 at 12:00 p.m. to comply with 12 Order. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/4/26 (alt) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 04, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER No attached document. So that the Court may retain jurisdiction, and the opportunity for a hearing in Utah, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mr. Elezovic must not be transferred out of the District of Utah. Because the United States was granted an extension until May 11, 2026, to comply with Court orders, Mr. Elezovic must not be transferred outside of the District of Utah. Should Mr. Elezovic need to be transferred from Washington County Jail for any reason, the United States must file a notice with the Court and notify Mr. Elezovics counsel 24 business hours prior to transfer stating the intended destination and the means by which Mr. Elezovic will have access to counsel at that destination. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/4/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Order

#20

May 11, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Sealed Document for In Camera Review filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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May 11, 2026

STATUS REPORT in Response to Docket Text Order Requesting Documents and Information by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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May 11, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER Taking under advisement the United States 20 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document for In Camera Review. Petitioner has until May 14, 2026, at 12:00PM to respond to the Motion. Otherwise, the Motion will be evaluated based on the docket as it exists at the deadline. No attached document Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/11/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#23

May 11, 2026

NOTICE of Intended Transfer by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Hearing) (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

Order

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May 12, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER DOCKET TEXT ORDER: Following the United Statess 23 Notice of Intent to Transfer, the parties are ordered to provide a status report regarding the hearing by May 14, 2026, at 12:00pm. The status report shall include: (1) the nature of the hearing; (2) any determinations made by the immigration judge; (3) next steps following the hearing; (4) whether Mr. Elezovic requested a bond hearing; (5) the impacts of the hearing on this case. No attached document. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/12/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

May 12, 2026

Order

#25

May 14, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Edin Elezovic. (Lui, T.) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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May 14, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#27

May 14, 2026

ORDER granting 20 Motion for Leave of Court to Lodge Documents Under Seal for In Camera Review. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/14/2026. (dle) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#28

May 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT in Response to Docket Text Order Requesting Documents and Information by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#29

May 15, 2026

**SEALED DOCUMENT** filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne MullinNOTE: Filer is instructed to serve the sealed document on all other parties.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cache County, # 2 Exhibit Davis County, # 3 Exhibit Iron County, # 4 Exhibit Salt Lake County, # 5 Exhibit San Juan County, # 6 Exhibit Sanpete County, # 7 Exhibit Tooele County, # 8 Exhibit Washington County, # 9 Exhibit Weber County)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#30

May 16, 2026

NOTICE of Intended Transfer by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/16/2026)

#31

May 18, 2026

MOTION Leave to Transfer Petitioner to Wyoming and Memorandum in Support filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jordan Reddish, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#32

May 18, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER taking under advisement 31 the United Statess Motion for Leave to Transfer Petitioner to Wyoming. Petitioner has until May 19, 2026, to respond to the Motion. Otherwise, the Motion will be evaluated based on the docket as it exists at the deadline. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/18/2026. No attached document. (mm) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#33

May 19, 2026

DOCKET TEXT ORDER: In 25 Mr. Elezovics Status Report and 26 the United States Status Report, the parties advised that Mr. Elezovic had a combined Master Calendar Hearing and a bond hearing held today May 19, 2026, at 9:30 am. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall filed a status report by May 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm reporting : (1) the nature of the hearing; (2) any determinations made by the immigration judge; (3) next steps following the hearing; (4) whether Mr. Elezovic requested a bond hearing; (5) the impacts of today's hearing on this case. No attached document. Signed by Judge David Nuffer. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 5/19/2026. (pjd) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#34

May 19, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 31 MOTION Leave to Transfer Petitioner to Wyoming and Memorandum in Support filed by Petitioner Edin Elezovic. (Lui, T.) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#35

May 19, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Memorandum in Support filed by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit DHS Evidence to Support Charge in Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit I-261 Additional Allegations, # 5 Exhibit Order Sustaining Charge of Removability, # 6 Exhibit Order Denying Bond, # 7 Exhibit Notice of Master Calendar Hearing)(Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Order

#36

May 20, 2026

DOCUMENTS LODGED consisting of Xchange Listing of Utah state Cases Involving Petitioner. Note: attached document lodged for reference purposes only; no response required unless specifically ordered by the court. (pjd) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#37

May 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; denying 10 Motion for TRO; finding as moot 31 Motion for Leave to Transfer; finding as moot 35 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Certificate of Appealability Denied. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/20/26 (alt)

#38

May 21, 2026

JUDGMENT entered in favor of Barry Golding, Markwayne Mullin, Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons against Edin Elezovic: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is denied - CASE CLOSED. Signed by Judge David Nuffer on 5/21/26 (alt) (Entered: 05/21/2026)