Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-02241

#1

Mar 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Sameh Chami. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope) (amp4) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (amp4) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#3

Mar 20, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

Confirmation of receipt of payment from Sameh Chami in the amount of $ 5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt date: 03/20/2026. Receipt number 400019363. Purpose Description: New Case. (amp4)

Mar 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (amp4)

Mar 20, 2026

Cash Register Receipt

Mar 20, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

#4

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER - Petitioner argues that his continued detention is unlawful. The arguments raised by Petitioner in his petition are foreclosed as a matter of law. Unless Petitioner can distinguish his case from the decisions of this court cited within 10 days from the entry of this order, the court will deny Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and will dismiss this action. Petitioner may also voluntarily dismiss his petition. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4) (Entered: 03/23/2026)