Western District of Oklahoma • 5:26-cv-01351

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Jun 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Phuong Thanh Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Press Release - 100 Days of Fake News, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(alw) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#2

Jun 10, 2026

NO PREVIOUS Cases (alw) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#3

Jun 10, 2026

ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 6/10/2026. (alw) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#4

Jun 10, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. The filing fee in this case has not yet been paid. If the fee is not paid, or a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is not filed, within 3 business days of the initiation of the case, the matter may be subject to dismissal without prejudice.(ac) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#5

Jun 10, 2026

STRICKEN (TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner is not admitted to practice before this court and must file an application to be admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(g). Counsel shall do so not later than June 15, 2026.(ac) Modified on 6/10/2026 filed in error(ac). Modified on 6/10/2026 to correct that this is stricken(ac). (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#6

Jun 10, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner has not filed their entry of appearance in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.4. Counsel shall do so not later than June 15, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#7

Jun 10, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner has not either (1) associated with local counsel as required by Local Civil Rule 83.3(a) or (2) sought waiver of the requirement pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.3(c). Counsel shall do so not later than June 15, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#8

Jun 10, 2026

MOTION Waive Local Counsel by Phuong Thanh Nguyen. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Counsel, # 2 Appendix Proposed Order)(Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#9

Jun 10, 2026

Receipt for Money Received from Phuong Thanh Nguyen in the amount of $5, receipt number 500018223 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (jsg) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Order

#10

Jun 11, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Before the Court is Petitioner's motion, Doc. 8, seeking a waiver of the requirement under Local Civil Rule 83.3 that non-resident counsel associate with local counsel. The Court has discretion to waive this requirement if non-resident counsel establishes financial hardship, special qualifications of non-resident counsel, or other good cause, and certifies familiarity with the local civil court rules. LCvR83.3(c). Counsel presents good cause and represents having special qualifications for handling this matter and familiarity with the Court's local civil rules. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. (ac) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 11, 2026

ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than June 25, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 6/11/2026. (ac) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

Jun 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#12

Jun 16, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. A review of the docket indicates Petitioner's counsel has not complied the Court's prior Orders requiring compliance with the Local Civil Rules. Counsel shall do so not later than June 17, 2026. Failure to do so shall result in counsel's removal from the docket as counsel of record for Petitioner.(ac) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Order

#13

Jun 17, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Elizabeth Sue Eckholm on behalf of Phuong Thanh Nguyen (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#14

Jun 25, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Sarah Greenwalt McMurray on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella (McMurray, Sarah) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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Jun 25, 2026

RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in Opposition to filed by Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Honeycutt Decl., # 2 Exhibit 2-Court Documents, # 3 Exhibit 3-Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit 4-Removal Order, # 5 Exhibit 5-Notice of Revocation, # 6 Exhibit 6-Warrant of Removal)(McMurray, Sarah) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#16

Jul 02, 2026

REPLY by Petitioner Phuong Thanh Nguyen re 15 Response, filed by Phuong Thanh Nguyen. (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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Jul 08, 2026

NOTICE (other) by Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella re 11 Order for Response, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Escoto Decl.)(McMurray, Sarah) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Robert Don Evans, Jr on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella (Evans, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

NOTICE (other) by Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella re 17 Notice (other), 11 Order for Response, (Evans, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

Aug 19, 2026

Order

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Aug 24, 2026

Status Report

#22

Sep 14, 2026

Expedite

Sep 21, 2026

Order

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Sep 24, 2026

Status Report

#25

Oct 16, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 22 MOTION to Expedite Issuance of Report and Recommendation. The undersigned recommends that the Court GRANT the Petition, Doc. 1, to the extent Petitioner request s habeas relief for release from ICE custody. The undersigned recommends that the Court order Respondents to release Petitioner from ICE custody immediately, subject to an appropriate Order of Supervision. Adoption of this recommendation would MOOT P etitioner's pending Motion to Expedite Issuance of Report and Recommendation, Doc. 22 This Report and Recommendation terminates the referral of this matter to the undersigned. Objections to R&R due by 10/23/2026. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 10/16/2026. (ac)

#26

Oct 23, 2026

Extension of Time

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Oct 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

#28

Oct 28, 2026

Objection to Report and Recommendation

#29

Nov 04, 2026

Entry of Appearance

#30

Nov 05, 2026

Response to Non - Motion