Ijeoma Chanthavong v. Todd Blanche, et al
Petitioner: Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong
Respondent: Todd M. Lyons, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Acting Director, Marcos Charles, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Acting Executive Associate Director, Erick Klang, Sheriff, Crow Wing County Jail, Markwayne Mullin, US Department of Homeland Security, Secretary and Todd Blanche, Acting US Attorney General
Case Number: 26-1178
Filed: January 30, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainees
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 25, 2026 Mail sent to Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong on 05/26/2026 was returned on 06/22/2026 Reason Mail Returned: Return to Sender. Ijeoma Chanthavong's address was updated prior to receiving the paper briefs on 6/16/2026. Resending NDA for 5/26/2026 emergency motion and the 5/29/2026 order denying the emergency motion. [5655012] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 04:08 PM]
June 16, 2026 Paper copies Appellee/Respondent brief, [ # 5649055-2 ] filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin 10 paper copies received. Reply brief of Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong due 07/06/2026 [5652053] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 06/17/2026 12:15 PM]
June 12, 2026 CORRECTED/INITIAL certificate of service for Paper Brief , Doc No. [ # 5652053-2 ], filed by Appellees Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin [5650631] [26-1178]--[Edited 06/17/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to relate certificate to paper briefs and correct docket text.] (LBD) [Entered: 06/12/2026 12:59 PM]
June 9, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLEE BRIEF filed by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin, Appellant's reply brief deadline will be set, based on the Certificate of Service in appellee's paper brief. w/service 06/09/2026 , Length: 14 pages 10 COPIES OF PAPER BRIEFS (WITHOUT THE APPELLATE PDF FOOTER) FROM Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin due 06/15/2026 WITH certificate of service for paper briefs [5649055] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 06/09/2026 10:45 AM]
June 9, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5648992] [26-1178]--[Edited 06/09/2026 by CRJ. Entry edited to correct docket text.] (LBD) [Entered: 06/09/2026 09:45 AM]
June 9, 2026 LETTER from Appellee Erick Klang notifying the Court they will not be filing a brief in this case - - FOR CAL. w/service 06/09/2026 [5648976] [26-1178] (KH) [Entered: 06/09/2026 09:06 AM]
June 8, 2026 Brief deficiency notice sent to counsel, Attorney Lucas B. Draisey for Appellees Marcos Charles, Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin and Not Party Kristi Noem. [5648891] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 04:41 PM]
June 5, 2026 APPELLEE brief of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Markwayne Mullin submitted for review. The time for filing the subsequent brief (if any) does not begin to run until the brief has been approved and filed. To open/view this brief, you must first login to CM/ECF and then open the document link in your Notice of Docket Activity. Only direct recipients on accounts can open this document. [5648036] [26-1178] (LBD) [Entered: 06/05/2026 09:33 AM]
May 29, 2026 JUDGE ORDER:Denying [ # 5644023-2 ] emergency motion for stay of removal filed by Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong. Adp Mar 2026 [5645180] [26-1178] (GP) [Entered: 05/29/2026 08:05 AM]
May 28, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of text-only court order of 05/15/2026 granting Respondents' Motion to Lift Stay pending appeal [5644795] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 05/28/2026 11:09 AM]
May 26, 2026 EMERGENCY MOTION for stay of removal, filed by Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong w/service 05/26/2026 by USCA8. [5644023] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 03:53 PM]
May 26, 2026 PUBLIC DOCKET NOTE:Acting Attorney General Blanche is automatically substituted for his predecessor under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 43(c)(2). [5643947] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 05/26/2026 02:49 PM]
May 6, 2026 BRIEFING SCHEDULE SET AS FOLLOWS: If the original file of the U.S. District Court is available for review in electronic format, the court will rely on the electronic version of the record in its review. The appendices required by 8th Circuit Rule 30A shall not be required. In accordance with 8th Circuit Local Rule 30A (a)(2), the clerk of the United States District Court is requested to forward to this Court forthwith any portions of the original record which are not available in an electronic format or filed under seal, exhibits, administrative records and state court files. BRIEF OF APPELLANT Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong filed 2/18/2026. Appellee brief is due June 5, 2026. [5636871] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 05/06/2026 08:59 AM]
April 1, 2026 JUDGE ORDER: Denying Appellant's [ # 5610857-2 ] motion for release pending appeal filed by Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong. Adp Mar 2026 [5624294] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 04/01/2026 09:28 AM]
March 26, 2026 UPDATED fee status - [Case Number 26-1178: In Forma Pauperis] [5622385] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 03/26/2026 12:15 PM]
March 26, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of court order of 03/25/2026 granting motions for IFP [5622384] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 03/26/2026 12:14 PM]
March 25, 2026 CLERK LETTER sent regarding new caption in case. [5621841] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 03/25/2026 10:38 AM]
March 5, 2026 RESPONSE in opposition to motion [ # 5610857-2 ] filed by Attorney Lucas B. Draisey for Appellees Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem , w/service 03/05/2026. [5615295] [26-1178] (LBD) [Entered: 03/05/2026 02:44 PM]
February 24, 2026 Re-mailed correspondence - docketing letter [ # 5602760-3 ] and clerk order pay docketing fee [ # 5602764-3 ] to Appellant at current address in Superior, WI [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 02/24/2026 09:14 AM]
February 18, 2026 MOTION for Release with or without Surety Pursuant to FRAP 23(b) filed by Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong w/service 02/23/2026. [5610857] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 02/23/2026 02:01 PM]
February 18, 2026 BRIEF FILED - APPELLANT BRIEF filed by Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong. w/service 02/23/2026 , Length: 6 pages , The court has received and filed appellant's brief. Because no briefing schedule has been established, the appellant's brief is premature. Until a briefing schedule is established, no appellee responsive brief is due at this time. [5610767] [26-1178] (CRJ) [Entered: 02/23/2026 12:27 PM]
February 18, 2026 Tendered Appellant's brief received from Appellant Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong [5610447] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 02/20/2026 04:20 PM]
February 18, 2026 DOCUMENT FILED - Miscellaneous financial documents filed by Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong. Originally hand-delivered to district court by unknown person. [5610455] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 02/20/2026 04:31 PM]
February 3, 2026 APPEARANCE filed by Lucas B. Draisey for Appellees Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Erick Klang, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem w/service 02/03/2026 [5603815] [26-1178] (LBD) [Entered: 02/03/2026 09:16 AM]
January 30, 2026 Originating court document filed consisting of Order denying habeas writ 1/13/26, Judgment 1/14/26, notice of appeal, and docket entries [5602763] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:31 AM]
January 30, 2026 CLERK ORDER:The $605 appellate filing and docketing fee has not been paid and is due. Appellant is directed to either pay the fee in the district court or file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in the district court within 21 days of the date of this order. If appellant does not pay the fee or move for IFP status by 02/20/2026, a show cause order will be entered directing the appellant to show cause why this appeal should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute. [5602764] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:32 AM]
January 30, 2026 Prisoner case docketed. [5602760] [26-1178] (MMH) [Entered: 01/30/2026 10:22 AM]

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Petitioner: Ijeoma Miriam Chanthavong
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