Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00024

Zobeir v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Completed

Case Information

Filed: January 09, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: January 29, 2026
Last Activity: March 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Hamidreza Zobeir. (Attachments: # 1 Statement, # 2 Instructions, # 3 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 09, 2026
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jan 09, 2026
Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response and serve it on Petitioner via mail by any receipted means no later than January 16, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Petitioner is permitted to reply to Respondents response on or before January 28, 2026. Additionally, in order to maintain the status quo while the Court considers Petitioners habeas petition and to preserve this Courts jurisdiction, it is further ORDERED that Respondents may not transfer Petitioner outside of this Courts jurisdiction while the matter remains pending. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (clr5) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Jan 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jan 09, 2026
Confirmation of receipt of payment from Hemidreza Zobeir in the amount of $ 5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt date: 01/09/2026. Receipt number 500001627. Purpose Description: Writ of Habeas Corpus Fee. (bm5) Modified on 1/9/2026 (bm5).
Jan 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (jb5)
Jan 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 09, 2026
Cash Register Receipt
#11
Jan 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#12
Jan 16, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#13
Jan 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Jan 22, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Jan 28, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Jan 30, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document: Judgment - Final
#17
Jan 30, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#20
Feb 06, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#21
Feb 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#22
Feb 17, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#23
Mar 02, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt Returned

Parties

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Party
Zobeir
Party