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Filed: February 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Marina Garcia Marmolejo
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
March 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35010268) filed by Pankaj Kanda. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit DOJ Policy Memo, # 3 Exhibit Immigration Judges ethics, # 4 Exhibit Riley Memo) (Pastor, Caridad) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Feb 04, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (clr5)
Feb 04, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#3
Feb 10, 2026
Order
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Order
#4
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Feb 20, 2026
Response
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Response
#6
Mar 13, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
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