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Filed: January 09, 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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May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34830860) filed by Sean Marques. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Sharif, Sarfraz) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jan 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 09, 2026
CASE REFERRED to Christopher dos Santos (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5)
Jan 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5)
#2
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 1/19/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than 1/26/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner's counsel 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: 01/12/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
~Util - Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
#9
Jan 16, 2026
RESPONSE and motion for summary judgment, filed by Pamela Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Response
#10
Jan 16, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christopher Bastian (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Pamela Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/6/2026. (Duke, Lance) (Entered: 01/16/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#11
Jan 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#12
Jan 20, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christopher Bastian (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. by Pamela Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/10/2026. (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#13
Jan 21, 2026
ORDER granting 12 Motion for Christopher Bastian to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#14
Jan 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Feb 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#18
Feb 10, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#19
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#20
Mar 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#21
Apr 06, 2026
Order
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Order
#22
Apr 09, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#23
Apr 15, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Show Cause Response due by Respondent and Petitioner by 4/20/2026 (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (lb2) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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ORDER
#24
Apr 16, 2026
NOTICE Advisory pursuant to Court's order at Dkt. 23 ref Petitioner's location by Pamela Bondi, Bret A. Bradford, Kristi Noem, filed. (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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NOTICE
#25
Apr 22, 2026
NOTICE of Status Update Representation by Sean Marques, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (aav5) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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NOTICE
#26
Apr 24, 2026
ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE CASES: Lead Case No. 5:26-CV-00022 and Member Case No. 5:26-CV-00540 (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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ORDER
#27
Apr 24, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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SUPPLEMENT
#28
Apr 24, 2026
DECLARATION of Sean Marques re: 27 Supplement, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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DECLARATION
#31
Apr 24, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are ORDERED to file a response to Petitioners claims in the supplement to the petition, (Dkt. No. 25 ), and serve their response on Petitioner no later than May 1, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than May 8, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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ORDER.
#35
Apr 28, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#36
May 01, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
#37
May 04, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
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Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge
#38
May 04, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#39
May 06, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#40
May 06, 2026
Notice of Setting/Resetting (FORM, noticing) - Civil
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Notice of Setting/Resetting (FORM, noticing) - Civil
#41
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#42
May 08, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#43
May 08, 2026
Hearing
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Hearing
#44
May 08, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#45
May 11, 2026
Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#46
May 11, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#47
May 11, 2026
Withdraw as Attorney
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Withdraw as Attorney
May 11, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
May 11, 2026
*** Reset Hearing: Show Cause Hearing set for 5/13/2026 at 01:15 PM in Courtroom 3C before Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos.ONLY ATTORNEY Sarfraz Aftab Sharif should appear in person (mep5)
#48
May 13, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
May 13, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. dos Santos. SHOW CAUSE HEARING held on 5/13/2026. The Court heard from Petitioners attorney S. Aftab Sharif who orally supplemented his Response to Order to Show Cause. (Dkt. No. 46). The Court will take the matter under advisement and issue a Report and Recommendation in writing. Petitioners attorney will have fourteen days to file any written objections to the Report and Recommendation. Appearances in-person: S. Aftab Sharif f/PETITIONER. [Time in Court: 1:00 PM - 1:09 PM] (ERO: Robert Tenorio), filed. (mlr5)
May 14, 2026
Show Cause Hearing
#52
May 21, 2026
Order
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Order
#53
May 22, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#54
May 22, 2026
Brief
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Brief
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