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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
ISAAC MILANZI,
Petitioner,
v. No. 2:26-cv-00068-KG-KK
PAMELA BONDI, et al.,
Respondents.
ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING AND STATUS REPORT
The Court held a hearing on April 29, 2026, regarding the status of Petitioner’s removal
proceedings. At the hearing, the Government stated that it has not removed Petitioner because
Petitioner has not been forthcoming regarding his purported Cameroonian nationality.
Petitioner, however, asserts that he is a native and citizen of South Africa and has no ties to
Cameroon. The Court finds that additional clarification is necessary to assess the lawfulness of
Petitioner’s continued detention and the Government’s removal efforts.
Accordingly, it is hereby ordered:
1. Supplemental Briefing. Within ten (10) days of this Order, the Government shall file
supplemental briefing addressing the information provided by South African authorities
regarding Petitioner’s purported Cameroonian nationality or descent. The briefing shall
state what South African officials represented and the basis for those representations.
2. Status of Removal Efforts. No later than May 25, 2026, the Government shall file a
status report demonstrating meaningful progress toward effectuating Petitioner’s
removal. The report must include specific steps taken, communications with foreign
governments, and the Government’s anticipated timeline. If the Government fails to
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demonstrate sufficient progress toward removal by May 25, 2026, the Court will order
Petitioner’s release under appropriate conditions.
3. Transfer Restriction. The Government is enjoined from transferring Petitioner out of the
District of New Mexico.
/s/Kenneth J. Gonzales___________________
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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