Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-02108

#1

Jun 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Anh Hoang Ly. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Lai, Vicki) Modified on 6/18/2026 - NEF re-generated to AUSA (KB). (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 16, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/16/2026, (Lai, Vicki) Modified on 6/18/2026 - NEF re-generated to AUSA (KB). (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#3

Jun 18, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. cc Petitioner via US Mail (KB) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

Jun 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER. (1) Petitioner's IFP application and the FPD's motion for appointment of counsel demonstrate that Petitioner is unable to afford the $5.00 filing fee. See Dkts. 1, 2 . Petitioner's IFP application is therefore GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to file the petition (Dkt. 1 -1) without the prepayment of fees. (2) Because of the complex issues involved in this case, the interests of justice require that counsel be appointed for Petitioner. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B). Accordingly, Petitioner's request for appointment of counsel is GRANTED. Dkt. 2 . The Court APPOINTS the FPD to represent Petitioner in these proceedings. (3) The Clerk shall send copies of this order to Petitioner, to the FPD, and to usawaw.Habeas@usdoj.gov. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#6

Jun 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # IFP GRANTED) filed by Anh Hoang Ly. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (BKP) (cc: Immigration Habeas Services) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#7

Jun 18, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 7/2/2026, Replies due by 7/7/2026, by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Jun 18, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 18, 2026

District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright added. (KB)

#8

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jennifer Wong on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#9

Jul 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Noting Date 7/7/2026, (Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#10

Jul 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Sooseon Jeon filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 9 RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#11

Jul 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Jennifer Wong filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement re 9 RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#12

Jul 07, 2026

TRAVERSE re 9 RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly (Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#13

Aug 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. Respondents previously submitted a declaration [Dkt. 10 ] on July 2, 2026, stating that the Vietnamese government typically issues travel documents within 30 days of a request and that Petitioner was tentatively scheduled for a charter flight to Vietnam on July 28. Respondents are thereby ORDERED to provide any supplemental evidence of efforts to secure Petitioner's travel documents or remove him to Vietnam by August 18, 2026. The Court will consider any such evidence in its ruling on the habeas petition. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

2 - Minute Order

#14

Aug 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Supplemental Evidence of Removal Efforts by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 TD)(Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#15

Aug 18, 2026

DECLARATION of Christopher Hubbard re 14 Status Report by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#16

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Emma Rekart on behalf of Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly. (Rekart, Emma) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#17

Aug 27, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/31/2026 8/27/2026, (Rekart, Emma) Modified noting on 8/27/2026 (BKP). (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#18

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. Petitioner has submitted a motion for a temporary restraining order (Dkt. 17 ) asking the Court to temporarily enjoin his potential removal from the United States. The Court ORDERS Respondents to respond to Petitioner's motion by Monday, August 31 (unless the parties agree to a longer briefing schedule) and contact the courtroom deputy to schedule oral argument. In the meantime, Respondents remain bound by the transfer and removal notice provisions in the Court's scheduling order. Dkt. 7 . Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Order to Re-Note Motion

#19

Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE to Withdraw Pending Motion re 17 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ; by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly. (Rekart, Emma) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#20

Sep 01, 2026

NOTICE of Intent to Remove ; filed by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#21

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER DENYING HABEAS PETITION, (Dkt. 6 ). Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#22

Sep 01, 2026

JUDGMENT BY COURT. The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. 6 ) is DENIED. (BKP) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#23

Oct 02, 2026

MOTION for Relief from Judgment, filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/12/2026 10/23/2026, (Lai, Vicki) Modified noting on 10/5/2026 (BKP). (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#24

Oct 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Vicki W.W. Lai filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly re 23 MOTION for Relief from Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#25

Oct 02, 2026

DECLARATION of Julie Valencia filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly re 23 MOTION for Relief from Judgment (Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#26

Oct 05, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. Respondents are ordered to respond to the motion for relief 23 from judgment no later than October 9, 2026. An optional reply brief may be filed no later than October 12, 2026. The Clerk is directed to re-note the motion for October 12, 2026. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

Noting Date Reset re 23 MOTION for Relief from Judgment: Noting Date 10/12/2026. (BKP)

Oct 05, 2026

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date (Public)

Oct 05, 2026

2 - Minute Order

#27

Oct 09, 2026

RESPONSE, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to 23 MOTION for Relief from Judgment . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#28

Oct 13, 2026

REPLY, filed by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly, TO RESPONSE to 23 MOTION for Relief from Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#29

Oct 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Anh Hoang Ly re 28 Reply to Response to Motion by Petitioner Anh Hoang Ly (Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#30

Oct 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. The motion for relief from judgment 23 is DENIED. While the government's failure to complete the scheduled deportation of Petitioner in September 2026 appears to be due to its own errors in planning, and not to any fault of Petitioner, the Court cannot conclude that the government's previous statements to the Court about its steps to carry out the deportation were misrepresentations. Furthermore, the evidence presented in the supplemental Hubbard declaration [27-1] is sufficient to show that removal remains reasonably foreseeable, and Petitioner would not be entitled to relief under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001). Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. (BKP) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief