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Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Stephen R. Bough
Referred to:
Dulce J. Foster
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: February 03, 2026
Last Activity:
April 01, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusExpedited Handling Requested (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12603386) filed by Antonio Onofre Morales. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Curran, Emily) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Jan 30, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen R. Bough per Civil Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 26-cv-844 SRB/DJF.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (LJG) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#3
Jan 30, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Feb 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Feb 02, 2026
Response
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Response
#6
Feb 02, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Feb 03, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#9
Feb 06, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Petitioner's Status Update filed by Antonio Onofre Morales. (Curran, Emily) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#10
Feb 09, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's Status Update and Motion to Show Cause. (Doc. #9.) Upon review, the motion is GRANTED to the extent that it is ORDERED that (1) Respondents immediately return to Petitioner his driver's license and money and (2) Respondents show cause why they have the authority to impose conditions on Petitioner's release, notwithstanding their failure to take him into custody pursuant to a warrant. Respondents' brief is due on or before February 16, 2026. Petitioner's reply, if any, is due on or before February 19, 2026. Signed by Visiting Judge Stephen R. Bough on 2/9/2026. (TLD) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Feb 09, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#11
Feb 16, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
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STATUS
#12
Feb 17, 2026
(Text-Only) STATUS REPORT ORDER: Before the Court is Respondents' Response to Show Cause Order. (Doc. # 11 .) The Agency has represented it is currently searching for Petitioner's property, and it will return said property once it is located. Further, Respondents' counsel has instructed the Agency to drop the conditions on Petitioner's release. It is hereby ORDERED that Respondents file a status update on or before February 20, 2026, on (1) the status of Petitioner's property and (2) whether the Agency has dropped its conditions on Petitioner's release. Signed by Visiting Judge Stephen R. Bough on 2/17/2026. (tdp) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Status Report Order
#13
Feb 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B)(Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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STATUS
#14
Feb 23, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Before the Court is Respondents' Status Report. (Doc. # 13 .) Upon review, Petitioner shall respond to Respondents' Status Report on or before February 25, 2026, including what relief, if any, Petitioner seeks based on Respondents' failure to locate Petitioner's drivers license. Status Report due by 2/25/2026. Signed by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 2/23/2026. (tdp) Modified text on 2/23/2026 (MKB). (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Feb 23, 2026
Status Report Order
#15
Feb 25, 2026
RESPONSE re 14 Status Report Order, Petitioner's Response to Respondents' Status Update filed by Antonio Onofre Morales.(Curran, Emily) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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RESPONSE
#16
Feb 25, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Emily Curran in SUPPORT OF 9 Emergency MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Petitioner's Status Update re: 15 Response filed by Antonio Onofre Morales.(Curran, Emily) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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AFFIDAVIT
#17
Feb 26, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's Response to Respondents' Status Update Regarding Lost Property. (Doc. # 15 .) Upon review, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondents respond to Petitioner's request in Doc. # 15 on or before March 5, 2026. Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 2/26/2026. (tdp) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#18
Mar 04, 2026
STIPULATION Joint by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by Antonio Onofre Morales. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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STIPULATION
#19
Mar 05, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation Requesting an Extension. (Doc. # 18 .) Upon review, the extension is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Respondents respond to Doc. # 15 on or before March 11, 2026. Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 3/5/2026. (tdp) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Mar 05, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#20
Mar 11, 2026
STIPULATION Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by Antonio Onofre Morales. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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STIPULATION
#21
Mar 12, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER: Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation Requesting a Second Extension. (Doc. # 20 .) Upon review, the extension is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Respondents respond to Doc. # 15 on or before March 19, 2026. Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 3/12/2026. (tdp) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Mar 12, 2026
Order/Notice of Hearing/Deadlines (Setting/Resetting)
#22
Mar 18, 2026
REQUEST for Extension Given Lapse in Appropriations by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Cruz Rodriguez, Jesus) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
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REQUEST
#23
Mar 18, 2026
(Text-Only) ORDER/On March 18, 2026, Respondents filed a notice requesting an extension due to the lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations. (Doc. # 22 .) The Court ORDERS Petitioner to respond to Respondents' request on or before March 23, 2026. Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 3/18/2026.(tdp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Mar 18, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#24
Mar 23, 2026
RESPONSE re 22 Request (non-motion) filed by Antonio Onofre Morales.(Curran, Emily) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
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RESPONSE
#25
Mar 25, 2026
(Text-Only) BRIEFING ORDER: The Court appreciates the dilemma caused by the lack of funding for DHS and the impending deadline for the EAJA application. The Court orders the Respondents to respond to the issue of sanctions by April 1, 2026, and strongly encourages the good lawyers on both sides to discuss a stipulation to extend the deadline for the EAJA application. Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough on 3/25/2026. (tdp) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Mar 25, 2026
Briefing Order
#29
Apr 01, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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Order/Notice to Attorney
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