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Filed: February 23, 2026
Assigned to:
James Wesley Hendrix
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
February 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mufid Ahmad MUSTAFA. 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-16220005) 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 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Cover Sheet, # 4 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Interested Party) (Roque, Karina) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 23, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mufid Ahmad MUSTAFA (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Roque, Karina) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Feb 24, 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.) (skh) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
#4
Feb 24, 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 25, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's 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 Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcelo Villegas added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 2/24/2026) (amg) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order Setting Deadline/Hearing AND Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#5
Feb 24, 2026
ORDER. Because Mustafa fails to show a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, the Court denies his motion for TRO and preliminary injunction. Dkt. No. 2 . Mustafa's habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1) remains pending. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 2/24/2026) (amg) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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