District of Montana • 4:26-cv-00280

Hernandez v. Crosson

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Case Information

Filed: July 31, 2026
Assigned to: Brian Matthew Morris
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: August 05, 2026

Docket Entries

#1
Jul 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jesus Verde Hernandez. (MMS) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/31/2026: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (MMS). Modified on 7/31/2026 to attach the civil cover sheet that was provided to the court, NEF regenerated. (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - SDM
#2
Jul 31, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause Caitlin Cocilova appearing for Plaintiff Jesus Verde Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER: 1. The Clerk is directed to effectuate immediate service, if service has not already been accomplished, of the habeas petition filed in this case upon Respondents. 2. The Clerk of Court is directed to add the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Montana to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. The Clerk of Court is directed to Mail a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1) and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Ryan Peterson, Sheriff, Fergus County, PO Box 180, 121 8th Avenue South, Lewistown, MT 59457; Zachary Crosson, Chief Patrol Agent of the Havre Sector, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, 2605 5th Ave. SE, Havre, MT 59501; Joe Visser, Facility Warden, Cascade County Detention Center, 3800 Ulm North Frontage Road, Great Falls, MT, 59404. 4. Respondents shall file a notice of appearance within three days of the date of this Order by August 3, 2026. ( Show Cause Hearing set for 8/5/2026 at 01:30 PM in Great Falls, MT before Judge Brian Morris.) Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (KAH) Modified on 7/31/2026 to reflect Melanie Sonntag will be the remote court reporter (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order Setting - MT AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#4
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Randy J. Tanner on behalf of Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 31, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Petitioner's A-File. Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Under Seal - SDM
#6
Jul 31, 2026
Sealed Document re: 5 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Petitioner's A-File filed by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella Petitioner's A-File. (Tanner, Randy) Modified on 7/31/2026 to remove lodged per Order 7 (MMS). (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Lodged Sealed Document - MT
#7
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER granting 5 Motion to File Under Seal. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to File Under Seal - SDM
#8
Jul 31, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Remotely at August 5, 2026 Hearing. Randy J. Tanner appearing for Defendants Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Zachary Crosson, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Board Patrol, David Venurella. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Tanner, Randy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Appear
#9
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear. AUSA Randy Tanner, may appear at the Russell Smith Federal Courthouse in Missoula, Montana for the August 5, 2026 hearing. Signed by Judge Brian Morris on 7/31/2026. (MMS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Appear
Jul 31, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5.00, receipt number 417786. (KAH)
Jul 31, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#10
Aug 02, 2026
AMENDED DOCUMENT by Jesus Verde Hernandez. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, First Amended Class Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Danahy, Molly) (Entered: 08/02/2026)
Main Document: Amended Document (NOT Motion)
#11
Aug 02, 2026
Second MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Molly E. Danahy appearing for Plaintiff Jesus Verde Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Danahy, Molly) (Entered: 08/02/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#12
Aug 03, 2026
Order Setting - MT AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
Main Document: Order Setting - MT AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#13
Aug 04, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#14
Aug 05, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
Aug 05, 2026
Show Cause Hearing - SDM