Case: Merlos v. Noem

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9070502) filed by Kenia Jackeline MERLOS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gonzales, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiff Kenia Jackeline MERLOS. Noting Date 7/18/2025 7/13/2025, (Gonzales, Jeffrey) Modified noting date per 3 Order on 7/14/2025 (CJS). (Entered: 07/14/2025)

ORDER re Petitioner's 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. It is hereby ORDERED: (1) Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order (Dkt. No. 2 ) is GRANTED. Respondents are prohibited from removing Petitioner from this jurisdiction-i.e., the Western District of Washingtonwithout further order from this Court. (2) Respondents SHALL respond to Petitioner's motion no later than 9:00 a.m. PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025. (3) Petitioner SHALL file a reply no later than 5:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025. (4) A hearing in this matter SHALL be set for Friday, July 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Signed by Judge Tana Lin. (CJS) Modified on 7/14/2025 - cc: ICE via email (CJS). (Entered: 07/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michelle R. Lambert on behalf of Respondents Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Enforcement and Removal Operations, Erik Johnson, Kristi Noem, Rodney Scott, US Department of Homeland Security. (Lambert, Michelle) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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MOTION to Withdraw Document 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Kenia Jackeline Merlos. Noting Date 7/16/2025, (Gonzales, Jeffrey) Modified to add link and text for underlying on 7/16/2025 (CJS). (Entered: 07/16/2025)

MINUTE ORDER (text only) made at the direction of Judge Tana Lin: Petitioner's Motion to Withdraw Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. No. 5 ) is GRANTED. The Temporary Restraining Order (Dkt. No. 3 ) is WITHDRAWN. Parties are relieved from the deadlines imposed by the TRO, and the Court STRIKES the hearing scheduled for 7/18/2025. (KMP) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

ORDER ESTABLISHING DEADLINE FOR FILING OF AMENDED PETITION. If Petitioner intends to pursue this action, she shall file an amended pleading not later than August 29, 2025. If Petitioner does not intend to pursue this action, she shall file a notice of voluntary dismissal by the same date. If the Court does not receive either an amended pleading or a notice of voluntary dismissal by the designated date, the undersigned will recommend that this action be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Signed by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan Judge Tana Lin. (CJS) Modified judge and NEF regenerated on 8/15/2025 (CJS). (Entered: 08/15/2025)