District of New Mexico • 1:26-cv-02743

#1

Aug 19, 2026

PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Matin Bafteh. (vlv) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#2

Aug 19, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Matin Bafteh. (vlv) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#3

Aug 19, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Matin Bafteh. (vlv) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#4

Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (vlv)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 19, 2026

United States District Judge Margaret I. Strickland and United States Magistrate Judge Jennifer M. Rozzoni assigned. (vlv)

#5

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND ENJOINING TRANSFER by District Judge Margaret I. Strickland: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition and show cause why relief should not be granted within 10 business days, unless the Court sets a separate deadline/hearing to address emergency relief. The USAO's answer MUST specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case and, if so, whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings. Petitioner's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF 3 ) is GRANTED. Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, requesting that the Court enjoin his transfer while his case is pending, (ECF 2 ) is GRANTED in part. The Government is prohibited from transferring or removing Petitioner from the District of New Mexico while this case remains pending, absent a final order of removal. Finally, the Clerk's Office shall confirm the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; Acting ICE Field Director; Acting U.S. Attorney General; and Secretary Markwayne Mullin. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] Show Cause Response due by 9/3/2026. (pa) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#6

Aug 24, 2026

Appoint Counsel

#7

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Robert Hallman on behalf of Acting ICE Field Director, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Markwayne Mullin (Hallman, Alexander) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#8

Aug 25, 2026

Response (when not to a motion)

#9

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER by District Judge Margaret I. Strickland GRANTING 1 Petition for 2241 Relief filed by Matin Bafteh. (ctc) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#10

Aug 25, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT by District Judge Margaret I. Strickland. (ctc) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#11

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE by Acting ICE Field Director, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Markwayne Mullin re 9 Order Notice of Compliance (Hallman, Alexander) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#12

Sep 08, 2026

Mail Returned

#13

Sep 08, 2026

Mail Returned

#14

Sep 08, 2026

Mail Returned