White v. US Department of Justice et al.
Plaintiff: Dewight Whiley White
Defendant: US Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, et al and Kristi Neom, Secretary of Homeland Security, et al
Case Number: 1:2025cv01873
Filed: September 8, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Pamela A Barker
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 21, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Civil Cover Sheet (incomplete) to #1 Complaint filed by Dewight Whiley White. (Attachments: #1 Cover letter, #2 Envelope from Office of the Clerk, #3 Envelopes). (H,Ch)
October 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Judgment Entry: For the reasons stated in the #3 Memorandum Opinion and Order issued on this date, Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. No. #1 ) is dismissed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). Further, the Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in good faith. Judge Pamela A. Barker on 10/20/2025. (P,K)
October 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Memorandum Opinion and Order: For the reasons set forth in this Order, the Court grants Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. No. #2 ) and dismisses Plaintiff's complaint (Doc. No. #1 ) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2). Further, the Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(3), that an appeal from this decision could not be taken in good faith. Judge Pamela A. Barker on 10/20/2025. (P,K)
October 20, 2025 Opinion or Order Copy of #3 Memorandum Opinion and Order and #4 Judgment mailed to Dewight Whiley White at Lot 35 Stonebrook Vista, Falmouth P.O. Trelawny, Jamaica WI on 10/20/2025. Related document(s) #3 , #4 . (P,K)
September 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Copy of non-document Order mailed to Dewight Whiley White at Lot 35 Stonebrook Vista, Falmouth P.O. Trelawny, Jamaica WI on 9/11/2025. (M,CE)
September 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]: Counsel and the parties are hereby advised that this Court will not accept ex parte telephone calls to Chambers regarding substantive issues in pending cases. The Court speaks through its docket. While it may be appropriate to call Chambers regarding routine, non-substantive matters (such as requests for the dial in information for an upcoming status conference, etc.), it is not appropriate under any circumstances for counsel to call Chambers ex parte for "guidance" or "clarification" regarding substantive matters, including matters relating to existing case management deadlines, requests to file briefing, and/or inquiries regarding the "status" of pending motions. All questions regarding substantive matters in pending cases must be filed as a motion on the public docket, with the following exception. If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires this Court's immediate assistance, the parties may call Chambers for assistance, but must do so jointly (and not on an ex parte basis). Judge Pamela A. Barker on 9/11/2025. (M,CE)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Motion to proceed in forma pauperis filed by Plaintiff Dewight Whiley White. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(B,Ch)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint against Immigration and Naturalization Service, et al, Kristi Neom, Secretary of Homeland Security, et al, US Department of Justice. Filing fee not paid, IFP.. Filed by Dewight Whiley White. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits List, #2 Exhibit A - Copy of Jamaica National Passport, #3 Exhibit B - Copy of Judgment of Sentence of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, #4 Exhibit C - Copy of Trial Counsel Moton to Withdraw as Counsel, #5 Exhibit D - Complete Copy of Trial Court Transcripts 3.28.96, #6 Exhibit E - Copy of Immigration and Naturalization Service Notice to Appear, #7 Exhibit F - Immigration and Naturalization Order in Removal Proceedings, #8 Envelope) (B,Ch)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Judge Pamela A. Barker assigned to case. (B,Ch)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (B,Ch)
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order 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). Without the Civil Cover Sheet, the Clerk does not know if this case is related to or is a refiling of a pending/terminated case in this Court., Copy of #1 Complaint, and blank Civil Cover Sheet mailed to Dewight Whiley White Lot 35 Stonebrook Vista Falmouth P.O. Trelawny Jamaica WI on 9/8/2025. Related document(s) #1 . (B,Ch)

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