Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-01885

#1

Aug 11, 2026

Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody, with Verification by someone Acting on Petitioners Behalf, and Table of Exhibits attached. Filing fee paid $5.00, receipt number BOHNDC-13821062. Filed by Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Passport & Green Card of Wife, # 3 Exhibit B - Green Card of Son, # 4 Exhibit C - Order of Supervison, # 5 Exhibit D - Social Security Card of Plaintiff, # 6 Exhibit E - Medical Records of Plaintiff, # 7 Exhibit F - Biometrics Appointment Letter, # 8 Exhibit G - Plaintiffs passport, # 9 Exhibit H - Approval of I-130 and pending I485). (Haddad, Tina) Modified text on 8/12/2026 (L,MI). (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. assigned to case. (B,Ch)

Aug 11, 2026

Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (B,Ch)

#2

Aug 12, 2026

Supplement to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241),,, - Civil Cover Sheets Suppl to Complaint, filed by Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document(s) 1 . (Haddad, Tina) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#3

Aug 12, 2026

Emergency Motion to Stay Removal filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document(s) 1 . (Haddad, Tina) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#4

Aug 12, 2026

Attorney Appearance by Lisa Hammond Johnson filed by on behalf of Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

Aug 12, 2026

Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a Civil Cover Sheet (Missing 2nd page), which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a). Related document(s) 1 . (B,Ch)

Aug 12, 2026

IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document] regarding Petitioner's 3 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal. A Telephone Status Conference is set for 8/13/2026 at 03:00 PM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. and on the record. Dial-in information will be issued separately. Related document(s) 3 . (R,Sh)

#5

Aug 14, 2026

Minute Order of Telephone Status Conference held on 8/13/2026. regarding Petitioner's recently filed Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ) and his Emergency Motion to Stay Removal (ECF No. 3 ). Counsel for the parties agreed and the court ordered that Respondents file a Response to the Motion to Stay Removal by August 27, 2026. Should counsel for Petitioner wish to file a Reply, she shall do so by September 3, 2026. If there is any change in Petitioner's circumstances regarding his removal, counsel for the parties shall inform the court so it can move forward on the Motion to Stay more quickly, if needed. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/13/2026. Time: 30 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#6

Aug 20, 2026

Minutes of proceedings before Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. An Emergency Telephone Status Conference was held on 8/20/2026 at 9:15 a.m. Counsel for Respondents also shared that she was not informed that Petitioner's travel papers had been finalized until today because the ICE officials responsible for transporting Petitioner apparently did not know about Petitioner's pending § 2241 habeas action, and therefore did not tell the ICE attorneys aboutPetitioner's imminent removal. Despite Petitioner's active removal, the court finds that briefing from the parties, including additional documentation related to Petitioner's immigration proceedings, is necessary to complete the record. Accordingly, Respondents shall file a brief with exhibits by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026. Petitioner is welcome to file a brief laying out his position simultaneously or shortly after Respondents file their brief. (Court Reporter: Heather Newman.)Time: 30 minutes. (R,Sh) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#7

Aug 20, 2026

Order granting Motion for order (Related Doc # 3 ). Based on the limited record before the court, and the urgency with which it must decide the issue, the court hereby enters a stay of Petitioner's deportation proceedings for a period of 14 days. The fourteen days will allow the court an opportunity to receive further submissions from the parties and conduct a more fulsome review of the evidence presented to determine whether the stay should remain in place, or be vacated. Counsel for Respondents shall immediately send a copy of this Order forthwith to ICE, specifically those who are responsible for removing Petitioner. A Telephone Status Conference set for 8/28/2026 at 02:00 PM before Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. Dial-in information will be issued separately. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/20/2026.(R,Sh) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#8

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order of Status Conference held on 8/28/2026. The court held a telephonic status conference on the record with counsel for the parties in the above-captioned case on 8/28/2026 at 2:00 p.m., to discuss a briefing schedule on Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ). A week prior, on 8/20/2026, the court issued an Order of Stay thereby staying Petitioner's imminent removal from the United States for 14 days so that the court could receive further submissions from the parties and make a final decision on the Petition based on a more complete record. The court grants Petitioner's oral motion for leave to amend the Petition, and grants Respondents oral motion to file those documents containing sensitive information under seal. Petitioner shall file the Amended Petition by 9/9/2026. Respondents shall file a Response by 9/14/2026. Petitioner may file a Reply by 9/21/2026. Given the complex nature of the issues raised in this case, and the extended briefing schedule, the court hereby extends its Order of Stay for 45 days from the date of this order. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 8/31/2026. Time: 45 minutes (R,Sh) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#9

Sep 09, 2026

Amended Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Habeas Proceedings Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number AOHNDC-13870590. Filed by Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document: 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Passport and Permanent Resident Card, # 2 Exhibit B - Permanent Resident card of son, # 3 Exhibit C - Order of Supervision I220B, # 4 Exhibit D - Social Security card of Petitioner, # 5 Exhibit E - Medical Record of Petitioner, # 6 Exhibit F - Biometrics Letter, # 7 Exhibit G - Petitioners Passport, # 8 Exhibit H - Employ authorization, # 9 Exhibit I - Form I860, Notice and Order of Exp Removal, # 10 Exhibit J - Credible Fear Interview, # 11 Exhibit K - Record of Sworn Statement, # 12 Exhibit L - Jurat Record of Sworn Statement, # 13 Exhibit M - Record of Negative Credible Fear and IJ Request, # 14 Exhibit N - Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge, # 15 Exhibit O - List of Pro Bono Services, # 16 Exhibit P - EOIR33 form, # 17 Exhibit Q - Notice I-860, # 18 Exhibit R - I-870 form Record, # 19 Exhibit S - Credible Fear Questions & Answers, # 20 Exhibit T - Credible Fear Checklist and Analysis, # 21 Exhibit U - Exhibit List). (Haddad, Tina) Modified text on 9/10/2026 (L,MI). (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#10

Sep 14, 2026

Unopposed Motion for extension of time until September 16, 2026 to answer filed by Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Respondents' Unopposed 10 Motion for extension of time until September 16, 2026 to answer . Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/14/2026. (M,CE)

Sep 14, 2026

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

#11

Sep 16, 2026

Motion for leave to conduct expedited discovery filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Documents & Things to be Produced by Respondents, # 2 Exhibit FOIA Request, # 3 Exhibit FOIA Request Acknowledgement, # 4 Exhibit FOIA Consolidation Notice, # 5 Exhibit FOIA Denial Determination, # 6 Exhibit FOIA Procedures and Timeline)(Haddad, Tina) Modified text to reflect document on 10/8/2026 (M,CE). (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#12

Sep 16, 2026

Second Motion for extension of time until September 23, 2026 to answer filed by Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#13

Sep 16, 2026

Motion to substitute party William Cappabianca, Chief Deputy of Mahoning County Jail filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document(s) 9, 1 . (Haddad, Tina) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Defendants' 12 Second Motion for extension of time until September 23, 2026 to file the Return of Writ. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/18/2026.(R,Sh)

Sep 18, 2026

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

Sep 21, 2026

Order on Motion to substitute party

Sep 21, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Motion to substitute party; Kenneth Hoover removed from case, William Cappabianca added to case. (Related Doc # 13 ). Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/21/2026.(R,Sh)

#14

Sep 23, 2026

Motion to dismiss and To Lift Stay filed by Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- I213, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice and Order of Expedited Removal, # 3 Exhibit C - Form I 869, # 4 Exhibit D -Order of the Immigration Judge, # 5 Exhibit E -Notice of Revocation of Release, # 6 Exhibit f - Assumption of Custody Notification)(Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#15

Sep 25, 2026

First Motion for extension of time until October 9, 2026 to File a Response to Respondents Motion to Dismiss and Lift Stay filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document 14 . (Haddad, Tina) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Petitioner's 15 First Motion for extension of time until 10/9/2026 for Petitioner to File a Response to Respondents Motion to Dismiss and Lift Stay. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 9/25/2026. (R,Sh)

Sep 25, 2026

Order on Motion for extension of time (other)

#16

Oct 09, 2026

Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus with Order to Show Cause filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Pleading Second Amended Petition for Writ)(Haddad, Tina) Modified text on 10/21/2026 (S,DA). (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#17

Oct 09, 2026

First Motion to stay Removal filed by Petitioner Jorge Luis Filipes Romero. Related document(s) 16 . (Haddad, Tina) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#18

Oct 09, 2026

FILING ERROR. Marginal Entry Order granting Petitioner's Motion to Extend Stay of Removal (Related Doc # 17 ). If the government opposes the Motion, it shall file a response by 5:00 p.m. on 10/13/2026. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/9/2026. (R,Sh) Modified on 10/9/2026 (R,Sh). (Entered: 10/09/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Order

Oct 09, 2026

Order [non-document]. If the government wishes to respond to the Motion to Stay it shall do so by 5:00 p.m. on 10/13/2026. Related document 17 .. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/9/2026. (R,Sh)

#19

Oct 13, 2026

Motion for extension of time until November 6, 2026 to answer Second Amended Petition filed by Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#20

Oct 13, 2026

Opposition to 17 First Motion to stay Removal filed by Attorney General of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Johnson, Lisa) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Order on Motion for extension of time to answer

Oct 13, 2026

Order [non-document] granting Respondents' 19 Motion for extension of time until November 6, 2026 to answer Second Amended Petition until 11/6/2026. Approved by Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/13/2026. (R,Sh)

#21

Oct 15, 2026

Order granting Petitioner's Motion for Expedited Discovery (Related Doc # 11 ). Respondents shall produce the specific discovery requested by Petitioner within seven days of this Order. Petitioner's Motion for Leave to File a Seconded Amended Petition (Related Doc # 16 ) is granted, as is Petitioner's Motion to Extend Stay of Removal (Related Doc # 17 ) for 14 days, until 10/29/2026, so that the court can further consider the relevant statutory provisions regarding jurisdiction and the relevant case law interpreting and applying those provisions. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/15/2026. (R,Sh) Modified on 10/15/2026 (R,Sh). (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#22

Oct 30, 2026

Order. For the foregoing reasons, the court grants in part and denies in part Respondents' Motion to Dismiss and Lift Stay (ECF No. 14 ). The court finds that it has jurisdiction to consider Petitioner's detention-based claims as asserted in his Second Amended Petition, but it lacks jurisdiction to extend the Order of Stay. Respondents Motion to Lift Stay is granted, and its Motion to Dismiss the Amended Petition is denied as moot. Respondents have until November 6, 2026, to respond to the Second Amended Petition. Petitioner will then have until November 13, 2026, to file a Reply, if any.The court further orders Respondents to notify Petitioner and the court 72 hours before any scheduled removal of Petitioner from Ohio, and if made aware within 72 hours, then forthwith. Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. on 10/30/2026.(R,Sh) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/30/2026: # 1 Corrected Order) (R,Sh). (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#23

Nov 05, 2026

Dismiss

#24

Nov 06, 2026

Minute Order _ Telephone Conference