Northern District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00123

#1

Mar 25, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi. 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-16305252) 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 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Cover Sheet Supplement Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit(s) A, # 4 Exhibit(s) B, # 5 Exhibit(s) C, # 6 Exhibit(s) D, # 7 Exhibit(s) E, # 8 Exhibit(s) F, # 9 Exhibit(s) G, # 10 Exhibit(s) H, # 11 Exhibit(s) I, # 12 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Gebremeskel, Marron) Modified on 3/26/2026 (ada). (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/26/2026) (ada). (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#2

Mar 25, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Gebremeskel, Marron) Modified on 3/26/2026 (ada). (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#3

Mar 26, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Fithawi Tesfazgi's motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Dkt. No. 2 . Because the motion improperly requests the ultimate relief sought in the pending habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1 ), the motion is denied. The request for an expedited hearing is denied. Tesfazgi's habeas petition remains pending. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 3/26/2026) (ada) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#4

Mar 26, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#5

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than May 11, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than May 26, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on April 22, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1 ). Copies of all pleadings, motions, and orders will be served electronically upon the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(E) and by prior agreement of the Office for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. The Clerk shall mail a copy of this order to the petitioner or his attorney of record. **Clerk's Note: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/21/2026) (kmr) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#6

Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#7

Apr 22, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#8

Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE of Respondents re: 5 Order to Show Cause filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#9

May 11, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,,, (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#10

May 11, 2026

Appendix in Support filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez re 9 Response/Objection (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#11

May 26, 2026

REPLY filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi re: 9 Response/Objection (Gebremeskel, Marron) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#12

May 26, 2026

MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ex A Proof of Detention in ICE Custody, # 2 Proposed Order) (Gebremeskel, Marron) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#13

Jun 05, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, Phillip Valdez re: 12 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#14

Jun 22, 2026

ORDER. The Court will exercise its jurisdiction to resolve the petition. The motion to transfer (Dkt. No. 12 ) is denied. The petition (Dkt. No. 1 ) remains pending. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 6/22/2026) (kmr) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#15

Jul 02, 2026

MOTION to Expedite filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi (Gebremeskel, Marron) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#16

Jul 08, 2026

NOTICE of OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by Fithawi Tesfazgi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A) (Gebremeskel, Marron) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#17

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is the petitioner's motion to expedite consideration of his pending habeas petition. Dkt. No. 15 . For the reasons explained, the motion is denied. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 7/17/2026) (ada) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#18

Sep 29, 2026

Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure

#19

Sep 29, 2026

Judgment