Western District of Tennessee • 2:26-cv-02992

#1

Aug 04, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATNWDC-5044668), filed by Ashraf Melek. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A EOIR Automated Case Information, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C ASC Appointment Notice)(Bishara, Sherif) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#2

Aug 04, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ashraf Melek. (Bishara, Sherif) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#3

Aug 04, 2026

Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman and Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton added. (mf) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#4

Aug 04, 2026

NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (mf) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Notice LR 16.2

#5

Aug 13, 2026

ORDER STAYING TRANSFER AND REQUIRING RESPONSE. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/13/26. (shl) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#6

Aug 13, 2026

NOTICE by Ashraf Fady Gaber Melek re 5 Order NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Service Email)(Bishara, Sherif) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#7

Aug 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Christian on behalf of Christopher Bullock (Christian, Samuel) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#8

Aug 18, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Todd Blanche, Christopher Bullock, Markwayne Mullin, Richard Pfifer, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - CF Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Removal Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Motion)(Christian, Samuel) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#9

Aug 21, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 Order filed by Ashraf Fady Gaber Melek. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit_A_EOIR_Rejection_Notice)(Bishara, Sherif) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#10

Oct 05, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/05/2026. (shl) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#11

Oct 07, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christopher Bullock. (Christian, Samuel) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#12

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER INSTRUCTING RESPONDENT TO FILE A SECOND STATUS REPORT BY OCTOBER 9, 2026, TO CONFIRM PETITIONER'S TRANSFER AND RELEASE. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/08/2026. (shl) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#13

Oct 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jason Martin on behalf of Christopher Bullock (Martin, Michael) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#14

Oct 09, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christopher Bullock. (Martin, Michael) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#15

Oct 09, 2026

TEXT-ONLY SETTING LETTER (NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED): STATUS CONFERENCE as to GABER MELEK v. BLANCHE, ET AL.before Chief Judge Sheryl H. LipmanSET FOR: Wednesday, 10/14/2026 at 9:30 AM (Central)LOCATION: Courtroom 1, 11th Floor, Memphis, TNPROCEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:Pursuant to ECF No. 14, a Status Conference in the above-referenced matter is set for Wednesday, 10/14/2026 at 9:30 AM (Central) in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.QUESTIONS:If you have any questions, please contact the case manager at the telephone number or email address provided below.Jairo MendezCase Manager to Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman901-495-1217Email: jairo_mendez@tnwd.uscourts.gov(jam) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Setting Letter

#16

Oct 13, 2026

SETTING LETTER: TEXT-ONLY SETTING LETTER (NO DOCUMENT ATTACHED): STATUS CONFERENCE VIA TEAMS as to GABER MELEK v. BLANCHE, ET AL.before Chief Judge Sheryl H. LipmanDATE SET FOR: Wednesday, 10/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (Central)LOCATION: Video Conference via Microsoft TeamsPROCEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:Pursuant to ECF No. 14, a Status Conference in the above-referenced matter, previously set for 9:30 AM, is hereby RESET to Wednesday, 10/14/2026 at 1:00 PM (Central) and has now been converted to a video conference via Microsoft Teams.The purpose of the hearing is for Respondent to explain why Petitioners transfer back to the Western District of Tennessee has been delayed to October 15, 2026.The proceeding will be done via Microsoft Teams video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding. The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings. The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for Joining a Meeting in Teams or Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account.QUESTIONS:If you have any questions, please contact the case manager at the telephone number or email address provided below.Jairo MendezCase Manager to Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman901-495-1217Email: jairo_mendez@tnwd.uscourts.gov(jam) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Setting Letter - Teams

#17

Oct 14, 2026

MINUTES: STATUS CONFERENCE (via Teams) held on 10/14/2026 before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Sherif Bishara appeared for the petitioner. Samuel Christian, Jr. and Michael Jason Martin appeared for the respondents.Status of the Court's October 5, 2026 Order directing the immediate transport and release of the petitioner discussed. Respondents reported that petitioner is scheduled to be transported back to Memphis on a flight on 10/15/2026.The Court ORDERED respondents to file a status report on the docket by the end of the day on 10/15/2026 confirming whether the petitioner was on the flight, or identifying the official responsible if the transport does not occur.Counsel for respondents agreed to assist in coordinating the return of petitioner's personal property and documents upon release.Court Reporter: Candace Covey (jam) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Status Conference

#18

Oct 15, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Christopher Bullock. (Christian, Samuel) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#19

Oct 16, 2026

JUDGMENT. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/16/2026. (shl) (Entered: 10/16/2026)