Balderrama-Cruz v. Lynch, et al.
Petitioner: Juan Balderrama-Cruz
Respondent: Warden Douglas Fender, Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Core Civic, Deportation Officer, U.S. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations
Case Number: 4:2026cv01080
Filed: May 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Bridget Meehan Brennan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Order: On May 13, 2026, Petitioner Juan Balderrama-Cruz filed a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). (Doc. #10 .) Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), this matter is DISMISSED. This case is CLOSED. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 5/13/26. (T,A)
May 13, 2026 Filing 10 Proposed Stipulation filed by Juan Balderrama-Cruz. (Blumenthal, Susan)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Order: On May 13, 2026, Petitioner Juan Balderrama-Cruz and Respondents jointly moved under Rule 65(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order entered by the Court on May 11, 2026 (Doc. #5 ) and amended on May 12, 2026 (Doc. #7 ). (Doc. #8 .) That Motion is GRANTED. The Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. #7 ) is DISSOLVED. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 5/13/26. (T,A)
May 13, 2026 Filing 8 Joint Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order filed by Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Deportation Officer, U.S. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Petitioner Juan Balderrama-Cruz. Related document(s) #5 . (Asher, Ruchi)
May 12, 2026 Filing 7 Amended Order. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 5/12/26. (T,A)
May 12, 2026 Filing 6 Status Report and Motion for Briefing Schedule filed by Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Deportation Officer, U.S. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Asher, Ruchi)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Order [non-document]: Respondents' request for a briefing schedule (Doc. #6 ) is GRANTED. The parties' briefs should address jurisdiction and Petitioner's request for injunctive relief. Evidentiary support should be appended to the briefing, if possible. Respondents' brief is due on or before 5/15/2026. Petitioner's brief in response is due on or before 5/20/2026. The Court's Amended Order remains in place. The Court acknowledges Respondents have now ensured Petitioner will receive the low-glycemic diet mandated by his surgeon and/or treating physician(s). If a physician authorizes travel and Petitioner is removed before 5/20/2025, Respondents shall promptly file a notice with the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 5/12/26. (T,A)
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order: For the reasons stated herein, Plaintiff Juan Balderrama-Cruz's motion for temporary restraining order (Docs. 2 , #4 ) is GRANTED. Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan on 5/11/26. (T,A)
May 11, 2026 Filing 4 Amended complaint against Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Core Civic, Deportation Officer, U.S. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Douglas Fender, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Filed by Juan Balderrama-Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit AI Call Summary of Call with Marshal Medical at NEOCC on 05/08/2026) (Blumenthal, Susan)
May 11, 2026 Filing 3 Attorney Appearance by Ruchi Vikram Asher filed by on behalf of Acting Executive Associate Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Deportation Officer, U.S. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Asher, Ruchi)
May 11, 2026 Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan assigned to case. (M,Do)
May 11, 2026 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. (M,Do)
May 11, 2026 IMPORTANT: Notice [non-document]: A telephonic Status Conference is set for 5/11/2026 at 02:00 PM. The Court will host the conference call and inform counsel by way of email of the telephone number for the conference. The parties shall dial into the Court's bridge line at least five minutes prior to the hearing. (T,A)
May 11, 2026 Minutes of proceedings [non-document]: A telephonic temporary restraining order hearing was held on 5/11/2026 before Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan. Argument heard from both parties. Hearing recessed for one hour. (Court Reporter: G. Mizanin.)Time: 20 minutes. (T,A)
May 11, 2026 Minutes of proceedings [non-document]: The telephonic temporary restraining order hearing was reconvened after a recess. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's request for a temporary restraining order (Docs. 2 , #4 ) was GRANTED. Order to follow. (Court Reporter: G. Mizanin.)Time: 15 minutes. (T,A)
May 8, 2026 Filing 1 Emergency Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus and declaratory and injunctive relief and violation of eighth amendment by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid $ 5, receipt number AOHNDC-13664698. Filed by Juan Balderrama-Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Blumenthal, Susan)

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Petitioner: Juan Balderrama-Cruz
Represented By: Susan Jahangiri Blumenthal
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Respondent: Director of Detroit Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Represented By: Ruchi Vikram Asher
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