Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00478

Mbaba v. Perez

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Case Information

Filed: March 24, 2026
Assigned to: John A. Kazen
Referred to: Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: April 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35401557) filed by Zahiya Mbaba. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 24, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause as to show cause as to why writ of habeas corpus should not be granted by Zahiya Mbaba, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/14/2026. (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Mar 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to KRISTI NOEM, Secretary of Homeland Security;, filed. (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
#4
Mar 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to MIGUEL VERGARA, Field Office Director, Harlingen Field Office, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement;, filed. (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
#5
Mar 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to ORLANDO PEREZ, filed. (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
#6
Mar 24, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons as to PAMELA JO BONDI, United States Attorney General, in their official capacities,, filed. (Soliman, Haytham) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document: Summons - Request for Issuance
#7
Mar 24, 2026
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#8
Mar 25, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Mar 25, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (egg5)
Mar 25, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
Mar 27, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#11
Mar 31, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document: Other Notice
#12
Apr 03, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
Apr 03, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)