Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-00183
Teklemariam v. Warden, Prairieland Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: January 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Ada Elene Brown
Referred to:
Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
January 28, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Tedros Mhreteab Teklemariam. 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-16130960) 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, Notification Declining Parole, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, BIA Decision, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, Order of Supervision, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, Motion to Reopen BIA Decision, # 6 Cover Sheet) (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jan 22, 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (hcc) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
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New
#3
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER: By February 23, 2026, Petitioner must designate local counsel in accordance with LOCAL CIVIL Rule 83.10. Failure to comply may result in the dismissal of the petition without further notice. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/23/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
#4
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER OF TRANSFER: The petition of Tedros Mhreteab Teklemariam is TRANSFERRED to the Dallas division of this Court where Petitioner is detained. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/23/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
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Order Transferring to Another Division
Jan 23, 2026
NEW CASE NUMBER 3:26-cv-00183-E Teklemariam v. Warden, Prairieland Detention Center et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:26cv0069-P. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (ldm)
#5
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel filed by Tedros Mhreteab Teklemariam (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
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MOTION
#6
Jan 27, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Brian McKay. (chmb) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
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New
#7
Jan 27, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 5 Motion to Proceed without Local Counsel (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 1/27/2026) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
#8
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES IN A MOTION UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ, Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ added. The United States Attorney shall file an answer or response to the petition within SIXTY DAYS of the date of service of this order. Petitioner may submit a reply brief to the respondents answer or other pleading within THIRTY DAYS from date of service of the answer or other pleading. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 1/27/2026) (cfk) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Jan 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#9
Jan 28, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Field Office Director, ICE Dallas Field Office, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden, Prairieland Detention Center. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Jan 28, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Field Office Director, ICE Dallas Field Office, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden, Prairieland Detention Center. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
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Teklemariam
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Warden, Prairieland Detention Center
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