Reza Viques et al v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services et al
| Alejandro Reza Viques, Ernestina Blas Jimenez, Alejandra Reza Blas, Angel Ramirez Ramirez and Mariana Reza Blas |
| U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Vermont Service Center, Carrie M Selby, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Evan Tjaden, Todd M Lyons and Markwayne Mullin |
| 2:2026cv00390 |
| May 8, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Howard C Nielson |
| Other Immigration Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Review Agency Decision |
| None |
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| Filing 21 NOTICE OF TRANSMITTAL that case has been transferred to District of Arizona via electronic all case dockets and transfer order sent given case number 2:26-cv-03785. (nl) |
| Filing 20 Interdistrict Transfer to AZ. Record transferred to receiving court electronically. All future documents should be filed in US District Court, District of AZ - CASE CLOSED (alt) |
Filing 19
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Petitioner/Plaintiff seeks emergency relief under 28 U.S.C. 2241. See Dkt. No. 2. But the Government represents that he was located in Arizona at the time his counsel filed the petition. Although Petitioner/Plaintiff casts aspersions on the lack of sworn statements supporting the Government's representation, he neither offers any contrary allegations or evidence nor seriously disputes the Government's representation. Because Section 2241 authorizes courts to grant relief "only within their respective jurisdictions," the court concludes that it likely lacks jurisdiction to entertain either Petitioner/Plaintiff's petition or his request for emergency relief. See also Santillanes v. United States Parole Comm'n, 754 F.2d 887, 888 (10th Cir. 1985).Although the Government moves to dismiss this action, the court concludes that the action should instead be transferred, in "the interest of justice," to the District where Petitioner/Plaintiff was detained, and "the action [thus] could have been brought[,] at the time it was filed." 28 U.S.C. 1631. The case is accordingly TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona for all further proceedings. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr on 5/21/26 (docket text only - no attached document) (alt)
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| Filing 18 RESPONSE to Motion re #17 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Ernestina Blas Jimenez, Angel Ramirez Ramirez, Alejandra Reza Blas, Mariana Reza Blas, Alejandro Reza Viques. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Bracken, Alec) |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendants Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby, Evan Tjaden, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Vermont Service Center, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Carter, Danielle) |
| Filing 16 SUMMONS Returned Executed. Filed by Alejandra Reza Blas, Ernestina Blas Jimenez, Angel Ramirez Ramirez, Alejandro Reza Viques, Mariana Reza Blas. Summons as to All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Bracken, Alec) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Carter on behalf of Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby, Evan Tjaden, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Vermont Service Center, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Carter, Danielle) |
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Filing 14
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Plaintiffs shall promptly serve Defendants, in a manner that complies with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4, with summons and copies of #1 Complaint, #2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Immediate Injunctive Relief, and this docket text order. Once Plaintiffs have served these documents on Defendants, they shall promptly file proof of service.No later than four days after receipt of the service required by this order, Defendants shall respond to the following jurisdictional questions: (1) whether Plaintiff Alejandro Reza Viques was physically located in the District of Utah at the time the Complaint was filed; and (2) if he was not, whether the court otherwise has jurisdiction over his petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241 or any other claims for injunctive relief he asserts that arise out of his custody. If this deadline falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the response may be filed by the end of the next business day. Plaintiffs may file a reply promptly after Defendants file their response. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 05/08/2026. No attached document. (bas)
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| Filing 13 Modification of Docket: re #1 Complaint. Text added to the docket entry to show the complaint includes a verified petition for habeas corpus. (jwt) |
| Filing 12 Summons Issued Electronically as to US Department of Justice, Washington DC. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 11 Summons Issued Electronically as to USDOJ SLC. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 10 Summons Issued Electronically as to Todd M Lyons. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 9 Summons Issued Electronically as to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 8 Summons Issued Electronically as to Carrie M Selby. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 7 Summons Issued Electronically as to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued Electronically as to Evan Tjaden. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued Electronically as to Markwayne Mullin. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued Electronically as to USCIS Vermont Service Center. Instructions to Counsel:1. Click on the document number.2. If you are prompted for an ECF login, enter your 'Attorney' login to CM/ECF.3. Print the issued summons for service. (kop) |
| Filing 3 Remark : Courtesy email regarding case filing sent to USAO duty attorney. (kop) |
| Filing 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs Ernestina Blas Jimenez, Angel Ramirez Ramirez, Alejandra Reza Blas, Mariana Reza Blas, Alejandro Reza Viques. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Bracken, Alec) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus against Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Carrie M Selby, Evan Tjaden, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Vermont Service Center, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AUTDC-5781975) (Party indicated a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order may be filed separately) filed by Alejandra Reza Blas, Ernestina Blas Jimenez, Angel Ramirez Ramirez, Alejandro Reza Viques, Mariana Reza Blas. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3) (Bracken, Alec) Modified on 5/8/2026 by adding text re: the verified petition for habeas corpus (jwt). |
| Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00390-HCN. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (kop) |
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