District of Kansas • 5:26-cv-03312

#1

Aug 25, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner H. C. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9) (smnd) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#2

Aug 25, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner H. C. (smnd) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#3

Aug 26, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ENTERED: Respondents are required to show cause on or before September 2, 2026, why the writ should not be granted; and petitioner is granted until September 9, 2026, to file a traverse thereto, addressing thatissue and admitting or denying under oath all factual allegations contained in the response. Copies of this Order shall be transmitted to the parties and the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 08/26/2026. Electronic notification to the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas and Respondent Misty Mackey. (smnd) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#4

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for attorney Karen Weinstock to appear pro hac vice ( Pro hac vice fee $50, Internet Payment Receipt Number AKSDC-7080873.) by Petitioner H. C. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit PHV)(Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#5

Aug 27, 2026

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE by Russell J. Keller on behalf of Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella. (Keller, Russell) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#6

Aug 27, 2026

ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Karen Weinstock for H. C. pursuant to D. Kan. Rule 83.5.4 for purposes of this case only. Entered by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 08/27/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (smnd) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#7

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Emergency by Petitioner H. C. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order)(Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#8

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION for Leave to file To Proceed Under a Pseudonym And To Redact or Seal Identifying Information and Memorandum in Support by Petitioner H. C. (Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#9

Aug 27, 2026

ORDER ENTERED: The government shall file a written response to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order no later than 8:00am on Friday, August 28, 2026. Entered by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 08/27/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (smnd) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#10

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Declaration by Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Ex 1 -- Declaration)(Keller, Russell) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#11

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Declaration of Oliver Barker-Vormawor by H. C. (Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#12

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge John W. Lungstrum: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/27/2026. The Court takes the motion 7 under advisement and will conduct a hearing on the motion. (Court Reporter Kim Greiner.) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (ss) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#13

Aug 27, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge John W. Lungstrum: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/27/2026. The Court initially denies the TRO motion 7 . The Government is to file a response by 8:00 a.m. on 8/28/26. The petitioner is to file a reply by 11:00 a.m. on 8/28/26. (Court Reporter Kim Greiner.) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (ss) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug 27, 2026

HABEAS FILING FEE PAID: in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number 2859NHFN. (jsh)

Aug 27, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Aug 27, 2026

Filing Fee Paid

#14

Aug 28, 2026

RESPONSE by Respondents Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella re 7 Motion for TRO (Keller, Russell) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#15

Aug 28, 2026

REPLY TO RESPONSE TO MOTION by Petitioner H. C. re: 7 Motion for TRO (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#16

Aug 28, 2026

ORDER ENTERED: Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 7 ) is hereby denied. Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed under a Pseudonym and to Redact or Seal Identifying Information (Doc. 8 ) is granted. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 08/28/2026. (smnd) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Telephone Conference

#17

Sep 01, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: The Court has denied the motion for a TRO prohibiting petitioner's removal. The parties have not notified the Court whether the scheduled removal of petitioner occurred; thus, it is not clear whether this case has been rendered moot. Accordingly, respondents are ordered to file a notice on or before September 2, 2026, in which they provide an update on petitioner's removal. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 09/01/2026. (smnd) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#18

Sep 01, 2026

NOTICE of Removal Status and Request for Clarification by Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella (Keller, Russell) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

#19

Sep 01, 2026

ORDER ENTERED: The Court hereby clarifies that on or before September 2, 2026, respondents shall file a substantive response to the petition that addresses the merits of petitioner's claims, this Court's jurisdiction to hear this habeas case, and whether transfer to another district would be appropriate in the event the Court determines that it does not have jurisdiction; and petitioner may then file a reply brief on or before September 4, 2026. Entered by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 09/01/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (smnd) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#20

Sep 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 3 Order to Show Cause,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella. (Keller, Russell) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#21

Sep 03, 2026

TRAVERSE by H. C. re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#22

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Removal with Memorandum Regarding Mootness by Todd Blanche, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, David J. Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Ex 1 -- Merry Declaration)(Keller, Russell) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#23

Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of of Intent to Respond Regarding Mootness by H. C. re 22 Notice (Other) (Sharma-Crawford, Rekha) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#24

Sep 03, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: The petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is hereby dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 09/03/2026. (smnd) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#25

Sep 03, 2026

JUDGMENT regarding 24 Memorandum and Order dismissing petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 for lack of jurisdiction. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 09/03/2026. (smnd) (Entered: 09/03/2026)