Northern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00047

#1

Jan 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Erfan Qaneei Fard. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16120571) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Payma, Michael) Modified restriction per NOS on 1/15/2026 (jnp). (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#2

Jan 15, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (jnp) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer

#4

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Josh Johnson, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#5

Feb 12, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Josh Johnson, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#6

Mar 17, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Josh Johnson, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#7

Mar 18, 2026

REPLY filed by Erfan Qaneei Fard re: 6 Sealed Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Payma, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#8

Mar 18, 2026

Order Setting Deadline/Hearing

#9

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE of Counsel for Appearance at Hearing re: 8 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,, filed by Josh Johnson, Warden of Prairieland Detention Center (Stoltz-DOJ, Brian) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#10

Mar 23, 2026

ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor: Evidentiary Hearing held on 3/23/2026. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Michael Payma (PETITIONER); Defense - Brian Stoltz (RESPONDENT). (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (No exhibits) Time in Court - :9. (chmb) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#11

Mar 23, 2026

Judgment