Northern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-00244
Boora v. Warden, El Paso Detention
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Reed Charles O'Connor
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: July 29, 2026
Last Activity:
July 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 04, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by LAKSHAY BOORA. 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-16247949) 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) DHS Documents, # 2 Exhibit(s) Bond Order, # 3 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Khatri, Himanshu) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 04, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by LAKSHAY BOORA (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s), # 2 Declaration(s), # 3 Proposed Order) (Khatri, Himanshu) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
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First
#3
Mar 05, 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. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (saw) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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New
#4
Mar 05, 2026
ORDER: Before the Court is the Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. ECF No. 2 . The Court hereby ORDERS that the Motion be referred to Judge O'Connor. Motion referred to Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/5/2026) (saw) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
Main Document:
Order Referring Motion
#5
Mar 05, 2026
Case Reassigned to Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor per DJ Chambers. Judge Mark Pittman no longer assigned to the case. (saw) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
#6
Mar 05, 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. (saw) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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New
#7
Mar 05, 2026
ORDER: To expeditiously resolve the issues presented, the Court ORDERS Petitioner to notify Respondents of the pending Petition and Motion. Respondents SHALL filed a RESPONSE to the Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ) no later than March 11, 2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/5/2026) (bdb) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
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Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
#8
Mar 17, 2026
ORDER: On March 5, 2026, this Court entered an Order (ECF No. 7 ) requiring Petitioner to notify Respondents of the pending Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion (ECF No. 2 ). Respondent's response was due on March 11, 2026. However, the docket does not reflect any answer, response, or appearance on part of Respondent. Petitioners are REQUIRED to provide notice on the docket of this case for their attempts to notify Respondents. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/17/2026) (saw) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#9
Apr 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lakshay Boora re 7 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing, 8 Order,, (Khatri, Himanshu) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#10
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER: Petitioners indicated their attempt to serve Respondents but did not indicate whether Respondents have received notice. See ECF No. 9 . Petitioners are REQUIRED to provide notice on the docket of this case for their attempts to notify Respondents. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/23/2026) (saw) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Order
#11
Apr 23, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lakshay Boora re 10 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) USPS Priority Labels w/ Tracking information) (Khatri, Himanshu) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#12
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER: The Court DIRECTS Petitioner to hand deliver a copy of all pleadings, motions, upon the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. The Parties SHALL then meet and confer and SHALL provide the Court with an agreed briefing schedule. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/27/2026) (saw) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
#13
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER denying 2 : Before the Court is Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). Having reviewed the briefing and relevant case law, the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and TRO (ECF No. 2 ) are DENIED. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 7/21/2026) (wxc) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
#14
Jul 29, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT: The Court has entered its Order denying Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF Nos. 1 2 ). It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Lakshay Boora'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 7/29/2026) (saw) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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Judgment
Parties
Boora
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Warden, El Paso Detention
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