Southern District of Ohio • 1:26-cv-00679

#1

Jul 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Darvis Vargas. (bjc) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#2

Jul 13, 2026

Notice of Deficiency re: Filing Fee/IFP Due. Requires a filing fee or motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Electronic filers can pay the fee online. Utilize the event called, Pay Fees Via Pay.gov to pay the required fee. Civil Cover Sheet/Supplemental Cover Sheet. The above-referenced civil action has been received and filed in this Court without the required Civil Cover Sheet/Supplemental Cover Sheet. Related Document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Darvis Vargas. Deficiency Deadline by 8/12/2026. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice for Consent to MJ Jurisdiction

Jul 13, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (bjc)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)

#3

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER that Respondents shall neither remove Petitioner from this District nor allow him to be removed from this District unless or until the Court orders otherwise. The Clerk is DIRECTED to immediately provide a copy of the petition and its accompanying papers, along with a copy of this order, by email to John J. Stark on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio; and by email to Kevin J. Gerrity and Patrick R. Oelrich on behalf of Respondent Jones. The Clerk is further DIRECTED to promptly note proof of such service on the docket. It is further ORDERED that Respondents shall file a return writ and response within five (5) days of the date of service. It is further ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than five (5) days after service of a responsive filing. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 7/14/2026. (kkz)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/14/2026: # 1 Email proof of service - U.S. Attorney's Office) (kkz). (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/14/2026: # 2 Email proof of service - Butler County) (kkz). (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#4

Jul 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin James Gerrity for Respondent Director of Butler County Jail (Gerrity, Kevin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#5

Jul 15, 2026

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Respondent Director of Butler County Jail. (Gerrity, Kevin) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#6

Jul 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by William Bryan King, II for Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Director of the Local ICE Office - Detroit Field Office, Local USCIS Director, National Director of ICE, Secretary of DHS (King, William) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#7

Jul 16, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 7/16/2026. (kkz)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#8

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 3 Order,,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus New date requested 7/27/2026. by Respondents Attorney General of the United States, Director of the Local ICE Office - Detroit Field Office, Local USCIS Director, National Director of ICE, Secretary of DHS. (King, William) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#9

Jul 21, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet by Petitioner Darvis Vargas (kev) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#10

Jul 21, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 100007153 (eh) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#11

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time, until 7/26/26, to file their Return of Writ. Pursuant to the Court's 3 scheduling order, Petitioner Vargas shall have five (5) days from the date that the Return of Writ is served to file any Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 7/21/26. (sem)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#12

Jul 27, 2026

Return of Writ (Answer)

#13

Jul 28, 2026

Leave to File Document

#14

Jul 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File

#15

Jul 29, 2026

Return of Writ (Answer)

#16

Jul 30, 2026

Status Report

#17

Aug 03, 2026

Reply to Respondent's Answer (Traverse)