Northern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00079

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Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Xiuhua Sun. 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-16215211) 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 Coversheet, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E) (Lai, Zhonghua) Modified docket text to correct proper filer on 2/23/2026 (amg). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 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.) (amg) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#3

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than March 16, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than March 30, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on February 24, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioners habeas petition. Copies of all pleadings, motions, and orders will be served electronically upon the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(E) and by prior agreement of the Office for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. **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 and Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Pamela Bondi, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Miguel Vergara, Marcello Villegas added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 2/23/2026) (amg) (Entered: 02/23/2026)