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Case Information
Filed: July 15, 2025
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: June 05, 2026
Last Activity:
June 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 15, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 15, 2025
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Jul 15, 2025
Receipt of Registry Payment - Civil
Jul 15, 2025
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 15, 2025
Initial Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number by Tinatin Kurdobadze in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 100011111, filed. (dar1)
Jul 15, 2025
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (dar1) (Entered: 07/15/2025.
#4
Jul 16, 2025
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#6
Jul 21, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#7
Jul 25, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Jul 29, 2025
Letter
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Letter
#13
Aug 08, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Aug 12, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Aug 12, 2025
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Aug 18, 2025
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#17
Aug 18, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#18
Aug 19, 2025
Sealed Document (use only if no other applicable option available)
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Sealed Document (use only if no other applicable option available)
#19
Aug 29, 2025
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#20
Sep 02, 2025
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#21
Sep 23, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File
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Order on Motion for Leave to File
#23
Sep 23, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#24
Oct 06, 2025
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#25
Oct 09, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#26
Oct 20, 2025
Reply
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Reply
#28
Oct 20, 2025
Proposed Order
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Proposed Order
#29
Nov 06, 2025
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#30
Nov 07, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Nov 07, 2025
Order
Nov 07, 2025
CONTINUATION OF DE#30 FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES - ORDER granting 29 Unopposed Motion to Extend Response Deadline to Petitioner's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Responses due by 11/14/2025. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (mp1)
#31
Nov 14, 2025
Response in Opposition to Motion
#32
Feb 10, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#33
Mar 03, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#34
Apr 23, 2026
ADVISORY by Merrick Garland, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, filed. (Salazar, Baltazar) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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ADVISORY
#35
Apr 23, 2026
Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION by Tinatin Kurdobadze, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Villarreal, Sergio) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Opposed
#36
Apr 23, 2026
Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Tinatin Kurdobadze, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Villarreal, Sergio) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Opposed
#37
Apr 24, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Objections to R&R due by 5/8/2026 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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REPORT
#38
Apr 24, 2026
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER granting in part and denying in part 36 Opposed MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents are enjoined from removing or deporting Petitioner Tinatin Kurdobadze to a third country if an immigration officer issues a positive reasonable fear determination as to that country. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on May 8, 2026, or by Order of the Court. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING
#39
Apr 24, 2026
NOTICE of Setting as to 27 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Parties notified. Injunction Hearing set for 5/6/2026 at 01:30 PM in by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr, filed. (bce1) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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NOTICE
#40
Apr 26, 2026
Opposed MOTION to Enforce Temporary Restraining Order by Tinatin Kurdobadze, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 5/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Villarreal, Sergio) (Entered: 04/26/2026)
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Opposed
#41
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE Regarding The Status of Petitioners Motion for Emergency Enforcement of Temporary Restraining Order by Tinatin Kurdobadze, filed. (Villarreal, Sergio) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#42
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER denying 40 Motion to Enforce Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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ORDER
#43
May 01, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#44
May 01, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#45
May 01, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#46
May 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#47
May 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#48
May 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#49
May 04, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#50
May 06, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
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Preliminary Injunction
May 06, 2026
Injunction Hearing
May 06, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Sergio Villarreal, Madeline Kane, Jackie Pearce, Melinda Johnson f/Petitioner; Baltazar Salazar, f/Respondent (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Craig Smith) [Court time: 1:29-2:10]. INJUNCTION HEARING held on 5/6/2026. Case called; appearances made. The Court addressed the parties regarding the status of Petitioner's removal; Discussion held; Petitioner has not been removed. The Court addressed the parties regarding 49 Opposed MOTION to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order and Convert TRO into Preliminary Injunction; arguments were heard; Motion granted, written order to be issued. Court adjourned. (jrl1)
#52
May 08, 2026
AO435 Transcript Request
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AO435 Transcript Request
#53
May 08, 2026
Transcript
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Transcript
#54
May 08, 2026
Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - (FORM, noticing)
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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - (FORM, noticing)
May 29, 2026
Notice of Substitution - USA (Govt Use Only)
May 29, 2026
Notice of Substitution by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Merrick Garland, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Alexander McDonough added. Attorney Baltazar Salazar terminated, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
#55
Jun 04, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#56
Jun 05, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re: 37 Report and Recommendations. It is ORDERED that the Government's Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 22) is DENIED; ORDERED that Petitioner Tinatin Kurdobadzes Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED to the extent indicated in this Order; and ORDERED that by no later than June 9, 2026, Respondent shall release Petitioner Tinatin Kurdobadze from custody. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Case terminated on 6/5/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
#57
Jun 09, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
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