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Case Information
Filed: January 12, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Jose Gregorio Merentes Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (mtl5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#3
Jan 12, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Jan 12, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (mtl5)
#4
Jan 13, 2026
ORDER 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. The Respondents should address whether the Petitioner is a class member and the effect of class certification and declaratory relief in their Response. Respondents should file their advisory briefing with the Court on this issue by January 20, 2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Order
Jan 13, 2026
writ of habeas corpus filing fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001640, filed. (akp5)
Jan 13, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jan 13, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#10
Jan 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#11
Jan 19, 2026
ADVISORY by Kristi Noem, filed. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 01/19/2026)
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Advisory
#12
Jan 20, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. by Kristi Noem, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Dismiss
#13
Jan 20, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS A re: 12 MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kristi Noem, filed. (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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Sealed Exhibits
#14
Jan 30, 2026
Order
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Order
#15
Jan 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#16
Feb 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Feb 04, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#18
Feb 27, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Merentes Lopez
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Noem
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