Middle District of Alabama • 2:26-cv-00125

Chen v. Bullock (INMATE 2)

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Case Information

Filed: February 24, 2026
Assigned to: Emily Coody Marks
Referred to: Jerusha T. Adams
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: February 25, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AALMDC-4019361.), filed by ZU PING CHEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 OSUP Revocation, # 2 Exhibit 2 ICE locator, # 3 Exhibit 3 Boghani Decl. Signed, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (Weinstock, Karen) Modified to remove duplicate attachment text on 2/25/2026 (HRR). (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Feb 24, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Zu Ping Chen. (no pdf - see doc 1 @ pg. 49 line (3)) (HRR)
#2
Feb 25, 2026
Case Assigned to District Judge Emily C. Marks as Presiding Judge and Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams as Referral Judge. (HRR) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
#3
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE of Deficiency - Pro Hac Vice (HRR) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Counsel
#4
Feb 25, 2026
ORDER: Chens motion for temporary restraining order is DENIED. It is further. a status conference is SET for TODAY, February 25, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. CT by telephone conference call. Chens counsel shall be prepared to discuss why she filed this separate habeas action instead of requesting a TRO and, if appropriate, filing an amended habeas petition in the case currently pending in this Court, Chen I. Further, counsel shall be prepared to discuss scheduling and logistics concerning Chen's request for a preliminary injunction, and all other aspects of the case. Counsel are DIRECTED to contact Cindy Sanders, the undersigned's courtroom deputy, for the telephone number and access code to participate in the telephone conference. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to provide a court reporter for this proceeding. The Clerk of the Court is FURTHER DIRECTED to email a copy of this Order to Attorney Stephen D. Wadsworth at the United States Attorneys Office at stephen.wadsworth@usdoj.gov. Attorney Wadsworth or another attorney for the Respondents shall attend todays status conference to the extent practicable. Chen's counsel is DIRECTED to IMMEDIATELY email the petition and attachments in this case (doc. 1 ) to Attorney Wadsworth. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 2/25/2026. (c/s via emailed as directed)(HRR) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#5
Feb 25, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Feb 25, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case
Feb 25, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 25, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order

Parties

Bullock (INMATE 2)
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Chen
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