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Case Information
Filed: February 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Stephen H. Locher
Referred to:
Douglas L. Micko
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: February 26, 2026
Last Activity:
February 26, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12640887) filed by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz. Filer requests summons issued. (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Feb 05, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem filed by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz. (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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CIVIL
#3
Feb 06, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Stephen H Locher per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko. Please use case number 26-1114.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (slw) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
#4
Feb 06, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#5
Feb 09, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Friedrich A. P. Siekert on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Feb 10, 2026
RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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RESPONSE
#7
Feb 10, 2026
DECLARATION of Friedrich A. P. Siekert re 6 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B)(Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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DECLARATION
#8
Feb 11, 2026
REPLY re 4 Order to Show Cause, filed by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz.(Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
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REPLY
#9
Feb 11, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
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Order/Notice to Attorney
#10
Feb 17, 2026
(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's Order dated February 11, 2026, the Parties were ordered to file a notice on or before February 14, 2026, confirming Petitioner's release. Nothing has been filed. The Court reminds the parties of this obligation and directs one or both sides to file the requisite notice on or before February 18, 2026. Ordered by District Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/17/2026.(lfk) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#11
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz. (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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MOTION
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Declaration of Kevin A. Velasquez in Support of 11 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3)(Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Declaration
Feb 17, 2026
Order/Notice to Attorney
#13
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE by Feder Steven Shamb Cruz re 11 MOTION for Order to Show Cause Updating Status and Withdrawing Motion (Velasquez, Kevin) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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NOTICE
#14
Feb 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of the information provided in 13 Petitioner's Notice of Status Update and Withdrawal of Motion to Show Cause, the Court directs the Clerk of Court to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and close this case. Signed by Judge Stephen H. Locher on 2/25/2026.(mem) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Feb 25, 2026
Order Directing Clerk to Enter Judgment
#15
Feb 26, 2026
Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
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Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)
Parties
Bondi
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Shamb Cruz
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