Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00154
Soheiliestahbanati v. Bondi
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Case Information
Filed: January 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Samuel Frederick Biery Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
April 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 13, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXWDC-21213575), filed by Behnaz Soheiliestahbanati.(Powers, Ruby) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jan 13, 2026
DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Please note that a "Civil Cover Sheet" is required when filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Please download the Civil Cover Sheet from our website, complete it and file ASAP. re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (rqr)
Jan 13, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rqr)
Jan 13, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (rqr)
#2
Jan 14, 2026
JS44 (Civil Cover Sheet) submitted by Behnaz Soheiliestahbanati. (Powers, Ruby) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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JS44 (Civil Cover Sheet) Submitted
#3
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE AND FURTHER ORDERS OF THE COURT. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the District Clerk shall furnish the Office of the United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and this Order. Delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve the Respondent, Warden, EROKarnes County Immigration Processing Center, with copies of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF no. 1) and this Order. Delivery by certified mail, return receipt requested. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within five (5) days of the date of service.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than 7 days after the Respondents file their answers/responses.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any possible or anticipated removal or transfer ofPetitioner Behnaz Soheiliestahbanati is IMMEDIATELY STAYED until further order from this Court. Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner Behnaz Soheiliestahbanati outside of this judicial district during the pendency of this litigation and until further Order of this Court.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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Order
#4
Jan 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 3 Order, along with 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,, (rqr) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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Certified Mail Receipt
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiency Notice
Jan 14, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Jan 14, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
Jan 26, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
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Extension of Time to File Answer
#6
Jan 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#7
Jan 28, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#8
Jan 30, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Feb 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
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Certified Mail Receipt
#10
Feb 06, 2026
Miscellaneous Objection
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Miscellaneous Objection
#11
Feb 10, 2026
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#12
Mar 02, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Mar 09, 2026
Response
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Response
#14
Mar 12, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#15
Mar 25, 2026
Status Conference
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Status Conference
#16
Apr 02, 2026
Report and Recommendations AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
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Report and Recommendations AND ~Util - Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge
#17
Apr 09, 2026
Objection to Report and Recommendations
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Objection to Report and Recommendations
Parties
Bondi
Party
Soheiliestahbanati
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