District of Oregon • 3:26-cv-02284

#1

Oct 17, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241- Federal) Filing Fee in amount of $5 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10452541. Filed by VSA against Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (Reynolds, Lorena) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#2

Oct 17, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. (eo) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#3

Oct 17, 2026

Immigration Habeas Petition Scheduling Order. Signed on 10/17/26 by Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. (eo) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#4

Oct 17, 2026

Notice Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#5

Oct 17, 2026

Motion to Expedite or Accelerate Hearing Regarding Return to District. Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by VSA. (Reynolds, Lorena) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

#6

Oct 19, 2026

Immigration Habeas Petition Scheduling Order by Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai regarding Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 2241 1 . Status Conference is set for 10/19/2026 at 02:30PM in Eugene by telephone before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. The parties are ordered to call into the Court's conference line at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing. Call-in information will be sent by separate order. Please use a land line connection without external noise. The Court prohibits speaker phones due to the greatly diminished sound quality. (bd) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#7

Oct 19, 2026

A duplicate payment in the amount of $5.00 was submitted by VSA in the above-referenced case. For information on refund procedures, visit Requesting a Refund of Electronically Paid Fees on the Court's website. Refund Request is Due 10/29/2026. (lp) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#8

Oct 19, 2026

***STRICKEN*** Declaration of Richard Hill . Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Related document(s): Notice 4 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) Modified on 10/26/2026 to strike per ECF No. 15 . (bd) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#9

Oct 19, 2026

Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been transferred to the Portland Division. (jk) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#10

Oct 19, 2026

MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephonic Status Conference held before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. Respondents' Response is due November 13, 2026. Petitioner's Reply is due November 23, 2026. The Court GRANTS Petitioner's Motion to Expedite or Accelerate Hearing Regarding Return to District (ECF No. 5 ). An evidentiary hearing regarding Petitioner's removal from the District of Oregon is set for October 23, 2026, at 1:00PM in Eugene Courtroom 1 before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. Respondents are ordered to produce for examination in person and under oath Officer R-H and to make Petitioner available to testify in person. This matter is also set for an evidentiary hearing and oral argument on the Petition on January 8, 2027, at 9:30AM Portland Courtroom 11A before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai. Respondents are ordered to produce for examination in person and under oath as witnesses all agents involved in the decision to arrest and detain Petitioner, all agents involved in effecting Petitioner's arrest and detention, all agents responsible for processing the paperwork involved in Petitioner's arrest and detention, and any agents responsible for effecting Petitioner's release. By December 24, 2026, Respondents are ordered to file a notice identifying the number of witnesses that fit within the Court's criteria, their initials, and a brief description of their roles in Petitioner's arrest and detention. Respondents are further ordered to produce all documents involved in Petitioner's arrest and detention, including but not limited to any I-213s and I-200s, as well as any body camera footage of Petitioner's arrest and detention to the Court and to Petitioner no later than December 31, 2026. Any body camera footage must be submitted in MP4 file format using H.264 video and AAC audio. To the extent the parties believe a protective order is necessary before these items may be produced, the parties are ordered to confer and submit a proposed stipulated protective order in advance of the date the production is due to allow for its timely production. Pursuant to Rule 6(a) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, and based upon the specific allegations before the Court, the Court finds good cause to authorize discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See Bracy v. Gramley, 520 U.S. 899, 909 (1997) (good cause exists for discovery in habeas cases "where specific allegations before the court show reason to believe that the petitioner may, if the facts are fully developed, be able to demonstrate that he is... entitled to relief") (citation omitted). Thus, this order does not preclude Petitioner from seeking discovery sooner than December 31, 2026, pursuant to properly served requests for production. Finally, Respondents are ordered to file a notice within seven days of this order identifying the specific statutory authority upon which agents relied at or immediately before the arrest and detention of Petitioner in effecting the arrest and detention of Petitioner. Lorena Reynolds present as counsel for petitioner. Gabrielle Parris-Ramfjord and Josh Keller present as counsel for respondents. (Court Reporter: Shellene Iverson.) (bd) Modified on 10/26/2026 to update docket text. Notice of Electronic Filing regenerated to the parties. (bd) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 19, 2026

5a - Habeas Scheduling Order - Immigration

Oct 19, 2026

Refund Request Due

Oct 19, 2026

Case Reassignment Notice - FORM EVENT

#11

Oct 20, 2026

Motion for Reconsideration Location of Evidentiary Hearing 11 . Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

9CONV - Schedules - Set/Reset/Terminate AND Order on Motion to Expedite AND Status Conference

#12

Oct 21, 2026

ORDER by Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai: Respondents' Motion to Reconsider Location of Evidentiary Hearing (ECF No. 11 ) is DENIED. The Court is unable to relocate the evidentiary hearing due to other matters scheduled in Eugene, and it will not reset the hearing given the exigency of determining when Respondents relocated Petitioner. The evidentiary hearing regarding Petitioner's removal from the District of Oregon remains set for October 23, 2026, at 1:00PM in Eugene Courtroom 1. (bd) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 21, 2026

Order on Motion for Reconsideration

#13

Oct 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance. Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Keller, Joshua) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#14

Oct 23, 2026

ORDER OF RELEASE: It is hereby ordered that Petitioner be immediately released from ICE custody. Signed on 10/23/2026 by Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai.(Certified copy emailed to US Marshal) (cp) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#15

Oct 23, 2026

MINUTES of Proceedings: Evidentiary Hearing held. Witness RH sworn. As discussed on the record, Respondents' Declaration (ECF No. 8 ) is STRICKEN. Respondents are ordered to file a copy of the declaration that uses Officer R-H's initials in place of their name. The Court will amend its October 19, 2026, minutes (ECF No. 10 ) to reflect Officer R-H's initials, consistent with this Court's order on the oral motion to strike. The Court ORDERS Respondents to preserve all evidence associated with the detention of VSA, including cell phone text messages between officers. Based on the evidence and testimony presented at the evidentiary hearing, and for the reasons explained on the record, the Court finds that Respondents defied the Court's status-quo order (ECF No. 3 ). The Court ORDERS the immediate transfer and release of Petitioner to the District of Oregon to reinstate the status quo. The Court's written opinion will follow. Lorena Reynolds present as counsel for petitioner. Gabrielle Parris-Ramfjord and Josh Keller present as counsel for respondents. Interpreter present: Steve Muzik (Oath of file). Court Reporter: Lindsey Weresch. Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai presiding. (cp) Modified to add interpreter information on 10/26/2026 (eo). Modified on 10/26/2026 to update docket text. Notice of Electronic Filing regenerated to the parties. (bd) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#16

Oct 23, 2026

Notice of Statutory Arrest and Detention Authority Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

Oct 23, 2026

Evidentiary Hearing

#17

Oct 24, 2026

Declaration of R-H . Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) (Entered: 10/24/2026)

#18

Oct 26, 2026

OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Evidentiary Hearing held on 10/23/2026 before Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai, Court Reporter Lindsey Weresch, telephone number 503-326-8047 or lindsey_weresch@ord.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained through the Court Reporter or PACER. See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 11/2/2026. Redaction Request due 11/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/30/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/25/2027. (Weresch, Lindsey) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

#19

Oct 28, 2026

ORDER by Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai: If any witnesses, party, or counsel need an accommodation for any disability, require the services of a court interpreter, or need assistance with any particular courtroom technology, counsel must notify the Courtroom Deputy (kasubhai_crd@ord.uscourts.gov) at least two weeks prior to the date set for the hearing. (bd) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

#20

Oct 28, 2026

Notice re Notice 16 Correction of Statutory Arrest and Detention Authority Filed by Todd Blanche, Julio Hernandez, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Parris-Ramfjord, Gabrielle) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

Oct 28, 2026

Order