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Case Information
Filed: June 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Nancy Ellen Brasel
Referred to:
John F. Docherty
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: August 17, 2026
Last Activity:
August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Josiah Tzolov. Case assigned to Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz per 3rd/4th-Prisoner-Alien Detainee Habeus list, referred to Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (MDJ) Document QC'd on 7/15/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jun 25, 2026
Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs filed by Josiah Tzolov. (MDJ) Document QC'd on 7/15/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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Application
#3
Jun 25, 2026
AMENDED PETITION against Todd Blanche, Joel Brott, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella filed by Josiah Tzolov. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Certificate of Service) (MDJ) Document QC'd on 7/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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AMENDED
#4
Jun 25, 2026
Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs filed by Josiah Tzolov. (MDJ) Document QC'd on 7/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Application
#5
Jun 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Jun 26, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 5 Notice of Appearance (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#7
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE and ORDER granting 2 Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs; granting 4 Application to Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs. (Written Opinion) Signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Docherty on 7/7/2026. (LC2) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
#8
Jul 21, 2026
ANSWER to Complaint filed by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s)) (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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ANSWER
#9
Jul 22, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 8 Answer to Complaint, (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#10
Jul 24, 2026
PETITIONER'S REPLY TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Josiah Tzolov. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ACH) Document QC'd on 8/24/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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PETITIONER'S
#11
Jul 28, 2026
AMENDED RESPONSE by Josiah Tzolov re 10 Response to Order to Show Cause, 7 Order on Application on Proceed in District Court without Prepaying Fees or Costs. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ACH) Document QC'd on 8/24/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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AMENDED
#12
Jul 30, 2026
SUPPLEMENT (NOT Motion) re 3 Amended Petition (in a Civil Case) filed by Josiah Tzolov. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(ACH) Document QC'd on 8/24/2026 (BTX). (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT
#13
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel for all further proceedings. Judge Patrick J. Schiltz no longer assigned to case. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-3089 (NEB/JFD). Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Judge Patrick J. Schiltz and Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/6/2026.(ABR) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#14
Aug 12, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER. Within 24 hours of this Order, Respondents shall provide further information on the timing of Petitioner's detention, the issuance of Petitioner's Notice to Appear, and the issuance of Petitioner's Form I 200, Warrant of Arrest. Ordered by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/12/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Aug 12, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#15
Aug 13, 2026
LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella RE: 14 ORDER. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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LETTER
#16
Aug 13, 2026
Supplemental DECLARATION of Deportation Officer PHILLIP OELFKE re 14 Order/Notice to Attorney, 15 Letter to District Judge by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella . (Attachments: # 1 Suppl Ex A)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Supplemental
#17
Aug 14, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, David Eastwood, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 16 Declaration, 15 Letter to District Judge (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#18
Aug 14, 2026
RESPONSE by Josiah Tzolov re 16 Declaration filed by Josiah Tzolov. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(MMG) Document QC'd on 8/21/2026 (CLK). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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RESPONSE
#19
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Based on the foregoing and on all the files, records, and proceedings herein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: The amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus of petitioner Josiah T. (ECF No. 3 ) is DENIED. This matter is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 8/17/2026. (KMW) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#20
Aug 18, 2026
JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal)(kt) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/18/2026: # 2 Appeal Packet) (kt). (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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