Northern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00110

#1

Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jamshid Safi. 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-16163391) 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 Memorandum in Support of Petition, # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons) (Piston, Michael) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#2

Feb 03, 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. (hcc) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#3

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS: 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 for Darren K. Margolis added. Deadline to reply to the answer is 30 days. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/3/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#4

Feb 03, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Omar Jose Famada-DOJ on behalf of Darren K. Margolis. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#5

Feb 03, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Darren K. Margolis. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#6

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Edward Piston for Jason Mills on behalf of Jamshid Safi. (Piston, Michael) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#7

Feb 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Jamshid Safi. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Piston, Michael) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#8

Feb 08, 2026

MOTION for leave for out of district counsel to sign all pleadings, motions, and papers filed in this matter without the signature of local counsel filed by Jamshid Safi (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Piston, Michael) (Entered: 02/08/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER: Based on Mr. Piston's active status in the Northern District and Petitioner's representation that local counsel will maintain supervisory and availability obligations, and noting that Respondent is unopposed, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's 8 Motion. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that Mr. Piston can solely sign Petitioner's filings; however, as local counsel, Mr. Mills will still be responsible for the contents of the filings. The Court further ORDERS that both Mr. Piston and Mr. Mills are required to abide by all local rules of this Court. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/11/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#10

Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Jamshid Safi (Piston, Michael) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#11

Feb 17, 2026

ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's 10 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court ORDERS Respondent to respond to Petitioner's Motion no later than February 20, 2026. Petitioner may reply no later than February 24, 2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/17/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#15

Mar 16, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO