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Case Information
Filed: January 08, 2026
Assigned to:
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Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
March 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 08, 2026
THIS ENTRY WAS DOCKETED INCORRECTLY. SEE INSTRUMENT # 5 FOR THE CORRECTED ENTRY. COMPLAINT against Kristi Noem, Francisco Venegas, Miguel Vergara filed by Touni Ghamelian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exh A - L, # 3 Exh M-R, # 4 Exh S-Z, # 5 Exh AA-GG, # 6 Exh HH, # 7 Exh II - JJ, # 8 Exh KK - NN) (bav1) Modified on 1/8/2026 (bav1). (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Complaint
#2
Jan 08, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bav1) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 08, 2026
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David H. Wetmore (Fee NOT PAID)Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Touni Ghamelian, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/29/2026. (bav1) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Jan 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jan 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Touni Ghamelian. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exh A - L, # 3 Exh M-R, # 4 Exh S-Z, # 5 Exh AA-GG, # 6 Exh HH, # 7 Exh II - JJ, # 8 Exh KK - NN) (bav1) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#6
Jan 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 08, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 08, 2026
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. (bav1)
Jan 12, 2026
Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee
Jan 14, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#7
Jan 15, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#8
Jan 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#9
Jan 20, 2026
Summons - Request for Issuance
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Summons - Request for Issuance
#10
Jan 21, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
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Summons Issued/Not Issued
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Return of Service Executed
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Return of Service Executed
#13
Mar 05, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Parties
Ghamelian
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Vergara
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