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Case Information
Filed: March 20, 2026
Assigned to:
David G. Estudillo
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: April 24, 2026
Last Activity:
April 24, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # AWAWDC-9559968) filed by Soonthai Douangdala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Verification of Petitioner, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vomacka, Kelly) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF regenerated to AUSA and Immigration Habeas Service (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 20, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 20, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 4/3/2026, Replies due by 4/8/2026, by Judge Lauren King. (King, Lauren) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF sent to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)
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Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#4
Mar 20, 2026
ORDER denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order as moot given the 3 Scheduling Order requiring Respondents to provide at least 48 hours' notice to Petitioner prior to any attempted transfer or removal. For the avoidance of doubt, the Court clarifies that Respondents shall not remove or transfer Petitioner without providing the required advance notice and filing such notice on the docket. Signed by Judge Lauren King.(King, Lauren) Modified on 3/21/2026-NEF sent to AUSA (ELS). (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Mar 20, 2026
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Mar 21, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Mar 21, 2026
U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo added. (ELS)
#6
Mar 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 23, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Mar 25, 2026
Stipulated Motion
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Stipulated Motion
#10
Mar 25, 2026
3 - Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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3 - Stipulation and Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#11
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
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Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
#12
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#13
Apr 03, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#14
Apr 03, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#15
Apr 03, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
Apr 07, 2026
Add and Terminate Parties
Apr 07, 2026
Per 13 RESPONSE, Party Todd Blanche and MarkWayne Mullin added. Party Pamela Bondi (United States Attorney General) and Kristi Noem (Secretary of United States Department of Homeland Security) terminated. (BKP)
#16
Apr 08, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#17
Apr 08, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
Apr 13, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: Motion Hearing set for 4/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom B via Zoom before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MGC)
Apr 13, 2026
Notice of Hearing
#18
Apr 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#19
Apr 20, 2026
Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
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Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel
Apr 20, 2026
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: Motion Hearing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is reset for 4/23/2026 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom B via Zoom before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo.The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MGC)
Apr 20, 2026
Notice of Rescheduled Hearing
#20
Apr 23, 2026
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo- Dep Clerk: Gretchen Craft; Pla Counsel: Kelly Vomacka; Def Counsel: Barbara Andrade; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 1:30; Courtroom: Zoom; Motion Hearing held on 4/23/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 7 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Soonthai Douangdala. Court hears arguments of counsel and takes the matter under advisement. Order will issue. (MGC) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Apr 23, 2026
Motion Hearing
#21
Apr 24, 2026
Order on Motion AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#22
Apr 24, 2026
Judgment by Court
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Judgment by Court
#23
Apr 24, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
Parties
Bondi
Party
Douangdala
Party