Western District of Washington • 2:26-cv-03810

#1

Oct 07, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Nestor Nsumbu Kalonji. (Attachments: # 1 Second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4)(Lai, Vicki) NEF sent to AUSA on 10/8/2026 (HH). (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#2

Oct 07, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, filed by Petitioner Nestor Nsumbu Kalonji. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/7/2026, (Lai, Vicki) NEF sent to AUSA on 10/8/2026 (HH). (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#3

Oct 08, 2026

STRICKEN, docketed in error, SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (PRO SE PETITIONER) (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 10/22/2026, Replies due by 11/5/2026, by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (HH) Modified to strike and generate NEF on 10/8/2026 (HH). Modified on 10/8/2026 (HH). (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#4

Oct 08, 2026

LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. cc Petitioner via USPS (HH) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#5

Oct 08, 2026

CONSENT by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. Case remains assigned to Hon. Brian A. Tsuchida. (TF) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#7

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IFP AND APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (1) Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel, Dkt. 2, is GRANTED.(2) The FPD is appointed to represent petitioner in this case.(3) Petitioner's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, Dkt. 1, is GRANTED.(TF)(cc: Petitioner via USPS and Immigration Habeas Service via email) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#8

Oct 08, 2026

SECOND PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28:2241 and Request for Injunctive Relief (Receipt # IFP Granted) filed by Nestor Nsumbu Kalonji.(TF)(cc: Petitioner via USPS and Immigration Habeas Service via email) (Regenerated NEF to USAO) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#9

Oct 08, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 10/22/2026, Replies due by 10/27/2026, by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (TF) (cc: Petitioner via USPS and Immigration Habeas Service via email) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge

Oct 08, 2026

Hon. Brian A Tsuchida added. (HH)

Oct 08, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#10

Oct 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katherine Grant Collins on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#11

Oct 22, 2026

RESPONSE to 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Noting Date 10/27/2026, (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#12

Oct 22, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer Nhat Truong re 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

#13

Oct 26, 2026

REPLY by Petitioner Nestor Nsumbu Kalonji to 11 RESPONSE to 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Lai, Vicki) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#14

Oct 28, 2026

ORDER GRANTING 8 HABEAS PETITION AND DIRECTING RELEASE signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (AQ) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#15

Oct 28, 2026

JUDGMENT BY COURT: 1. The petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. Dkt. 8 . 2. Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner on the same conditions by which he was earlier released, or on less restrictive conditions, within 24 HOURS of entry of this order and file a status report certifying he has been released within 48 HOURS of entry of this order. Respondents shall return to Petitioner all personal property.3. Respondents and their respective officers, agents, employees, attorneys, and other persons acting on their behalf are prohibited from redetaining Petitioner unless and until he is provided with adequate notice and a hearing before a neutral decision maker to determine whether re-detention is appropriate, as which time the government shall bear the burden by clear and convincing evidence Petitioner is a flight risk, a danger to the community.4. The request for injunctive relief barring third country removal is denied without prejudice. (AQ) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#16

Oct 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, MarkWayne Mullin, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 10/29/2026)