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Case Information
Filed: February 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Sarah M. Davenport
Referred to:
Laura N. Fashing
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 27, 2026
COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, DORA CASTRO, Mary De Anda Ybarra, Kristi Noem ( Filing Fee - Online Payment), filed by Desmond Teneng. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Lucero, Victoria) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
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Complaint
#2
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (dr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Feb 27, 2026
United States District Judge Sarah M Davenport and United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing assigned. (dr)
Feb 27, 2026
Office code correction. Case office code has been changed from 1 (Albuquerque) to 2 (Las Cruces). (dr)
Mar 02, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#8
Mar 09, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
Main Document:
Response (when not to a motion)
#9
Mar 13, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
Main Document:
Response (when not to a motion)
#10
May 18, 2026
ORDER FOR STATUS UPDATE by District Judge Sarah M. Davenport.On February 27, 2026, Petitioner filed a request for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Respondents opposed the motion and represented that they have been actively working with the Department of State to find a third country and remove Petitioner. Doc. 8 at 4. Respondents acknowledged that Petitioner's detention was "undoubtedly beyond the six-month point," but asked the Court to permit continued detention while the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") pursues removal efforts. Id. at 4. Petitioner has now been in Respondents' custody for 17 months, 13 of which followed the final removal order on April 25, 2025. See id. at 2. Assistant Field Officer Director Francisco Ruiz's declaration states that Enforcement and Removal Operations has repeatedly requested updates and guidance on Petitioner's removal, but it does not appear those efforts have been fruitful. The declaration does not provide information as to whether DHS has identified or been in contact with a third country for removal.The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a status report no later than May 25, 2026, informing it of whether they have made progress in effectuating Petitioner's removal since filing their response.[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.] (xj) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Order
Parties
Bondi
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Teneng
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