Northern District of Ohio • 4:26-cv-01991
Diop v. United States Attorney General
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 20, 2026
Assigned to:
John R. Adams
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 28, 2026
Last Activity:
September 09, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 20, 2026
Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee not paid, IFP. Filed by Abdou Diop. (Attachments: # 1 Order of the Immigration Judge, # 2 Envelope) (B,Ch) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Aug 20, 2026
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Petitioner Abdou Diop. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Envelope)(B,Ch) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 20, 2026
Judge John R. Adams assigned to case. (B,Ch)
Aug 20, 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 Amanda M. Knapp. (B,Ch)
Aug 20, 2026
Remark by Clerk: This case was assigned and processed without the filing of a Civil Cover Sheet, which is required by Local Rule 3.13(a)., Copy of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), and blank Civil Cover sheet mailed to Abdou Diop A241269029 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/20/2026. Related document(s) 1 . (B,Ch)
#3
Aug 24, 2026
Order. Within fifteen (15) days from the date of this Order, Petitioner shall either (1) pay the filing fee of $5.00, or (2) complete and file the proper application to proceed in forma pauperis attached to this Order, including a current, certified copy of his prisoner account statement, in a single filing. If Petitioner elects to pay the filing fee by check, the check should be made payable to "Clerk, U.S. District Court" and clearly indicate the case number on the check. Failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of this action without further notice for want of prosecution. (Related document # 2 ). Signed by Magistrate Judge Amanda M. Knapp on 8/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form Prisoner Financial Application and Request for Account Statement)(P,G) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Aug 24, 2026
Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth L. Berry filed by on behalf of United States Attorney General. (Berry, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Attorney
Aug 24, 2026
Copy of 3 Order and IFP Prisoner Financial Application form mailed to Abdou Diop A241269029 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/24/2026. (P,G)
#5
Aug 25, 2026
Order that Respondent shall answer and/or oppose the pending §2241 petition by no later than 12:00 pm on August 31, 2026. Respondent shall further explain to the Court the applicability of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Lopez-Campos, et al. v. Raycraft, et al. Absent further Order of this Court, Petitioner shall not be removed from this District. . Judge John R. Adams on 8/25/2026. (C,K) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Aug 25, 2026
Copy of 5 Order, mailed to Abdou Diop A241269029 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/25/2026. Related document(s) 5 . (C,K)
#6
Aug 27, 2026
Return of Writ (2241) 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) - Abbreviated Response filed by United States Attorney General. (Berry, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Return
#7
Aug 28, 2026
Order that the Petition is GRANTED. Doc. 1 . The Court ORDERS a bond hearing be conducted by an immigration judge within seven days of the issuance of this order or immediately release Petitioner. The Court further ORDERS the Government to file, within fourteen (14) days from the day of this Order, a certificate of compliance certifying that the Government has complied with this Order and stating whether Petitioner remains in custody. Judge John R. Adams on 8/28/2026. (C,K) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Order Dismissing Case
Aug 28, 2026
Copy of 7 Order mailed to Abdou Diop A241269029 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Road Youngstown, OH 44505 on 8/28/2026. Related document(s) 7 . (C,K)
#8
Sep 09, 2026
Certificate of Compliance filed by United States Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Order of the Immigration Judge)Related document(s) 7 .(Berry, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate
#9
Sep 09, 2026
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Petitioner Abdou Diop. Related document(s) 3, 2 . (Attachments: # 1 Request for Certified Account Statement, # 2 inmate account summary, # 3 Envelope)(D,Ju) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#10
Sep 09, 2026
Supplement - civil cover sheet to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Abdou Diop. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(D,Ju) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement