Northern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00145

#1

Feb 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo. 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-16187040) 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 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exh 1-3) (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Melissa Henry on behalf of Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#3

Feb 11, 2026

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16187049) filed by Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 DNM CERT OF GOOD STANDING, # 2 CA CERT OF GOOD STANDING) (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#4

Feb 11, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order PREVENTING FURTHER TRANSFER filed by Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#5

Feb 11, 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. (jnp) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#6

Feb 11, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 3 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Melissa M. Henry. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/11/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#7

Feb 11, 2026

ORDER: In order to expeditiously resolve the issues presented, the Court ORDERS Petitioner to notify Respondents of the pending 1 Petition and 4 Motion. The Parties SHALL then meet and confer and provide the Court with an agreed briefing schedule to address Petitioner's Petion for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/11/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

#8

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Omar Jose Famada-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Kristi Noem, Warden of Prairieland Detention Facility. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#9

Feb 12, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Kristi Noem, Warden of Prairieland Detention Facility. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#10

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE of EMERGENCY Notice of Imminent Removal and Request for Decision on Motion for TRO filed by Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#11

Feb 13, 2026

ORDER: The 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED. Petitioner SHALL notify the Court of the agreed briefing schedule per the Court's February 11, 2026, 7 Order no later than March 13, 2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 2/13/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#12

Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE of Briefing Schedule filed by Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo (Henry, Melissa) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#13

Mar 06, 2026

ORDER: The Court enters the following briefing scheduling to address Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus: Petitioner's Brief in Support of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus shall be filed on or before March 15, 2026. Responses due by 3/29/2026. Replies due by 4/12/2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/6/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

#14

Mar 16, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Pamela J Bondi, Robert Cerna, Kristi Noem, Warden of Prairieland Detention Facility re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit(s) Declaration of Kelly Harris) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#15

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER: The Court DISMISSES Petitioner's 1 Writ for Habeas Corpus as moot. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/21/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#16

Apr 21, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT: The Court has entered its 15 Order denying Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Jeffery Ugochukwu Nwokolo's petition for writ of habeas corpus should be and is hereby DENIED and the case is DISMISSED with prejudice. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/21/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 04/21/2026)