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Case Information
Filed: February 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Lankesh Kumar. (hl4) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 09, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Feb 09, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
Feb 09, 2026
Cash Register Receipt
Feb 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Feb 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho 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. (glc4)
Feb 09, 2026
Confirmation of receipt of payment from LANKESH KUMAR in the amount of $ 5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt date: 2/9/2026. Receipt number 400018467. Purpose Description: Filing fee. (jm4)
#4
Feb 10, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Martin Frink 2/17/2026 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) (Attachments: # 1 Petition) Parties notified. (jm4) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Answer
#5
Feb 17, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#6
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#7
Feb 26, 2026
Response
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Response
#8
Mar 05, 2026
Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
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Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
#9
Mar 05, 2026
Order
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Order
#10
Mar 11, 2026
Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
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Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
Mar 17, 2026
Motion Hearing
#11
Mar 19, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#12
Mar 25, 2026
Order
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Order
#13
Apr 30, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#14
May 26, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#15
May 26, 2026
Order
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Order
#16
Jun 01, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#17
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#18
Jun 11, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
#19
Jun 17, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#20
Jun 24, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
Frink
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Kumar
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