Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00093
Khalifeh v. Warden, La Salle County Regional Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mohammad Rasool Khalifeh. (aav5) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/22/2026: # 1 letter, # 2 Envelope) (aav5). Modified on 1/22/2026 (aav5). (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jan 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Based upon a review of the petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 1/27/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 2/29/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to file an advisory or otherwise address in their responsive briefing whether Petitioner is a class member and the effect, if any, of the class certification and declaratory relief. Respondents should file their advisory or responsive briefing with the Court on this issue by 1/27/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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Order
Jan 22, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Jan 23, 2026
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#9
Jan 27, 2026
Intervene
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Intervene
#10
Jan 27, 2026
Sealed Exhibits
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Sealed Exhibits
#11
Jan 28, 2026
Order on Motion to Intervene
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Order on Motion to Intervene
#12
Feb 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Feb 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Feb 04, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
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Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
Feb 04, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
Feb 19, 2026
Filing Fee Received
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Khalifeh
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Warden, La Salle County Regional Detention Center
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