Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00570
Phatsuria v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 02, 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:
July 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Saba Phatsuria. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted attachment, # 2 Unredacted attachment, # 3 Envelope) (aav5) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/3/2026) (aav5). (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 02, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Release by Saba Phatsuria, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/23/2026. (aav5) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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Emergency
#3
Apr 03, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Apr 03, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
Apr 03, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Apr 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Apr 03, 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. (aav5)
Apr 03, 2026
Filing Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500001910, filed. (vm5)
#5
Apr 06, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (daw4) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Apr 06, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#7
Apr 06, 2026
Order
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Order
#9
Apr 17, 2026
Supplemental NOTICE to the Court by Saba Phatsuria, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope) (scg5) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Supplemental
#10
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a response to the petition in accordance with the Courts prior Order, (Dkt. No. 7 ), and show good cause for their delay by April 22, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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ORDER
#14
Apr 28, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#15
Apr 28, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
Apr 29, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Department of Homeland Security, Field Office Director, ICE Harlingen Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#19
May 01, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#20
May 01, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#21
May 01, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#22
May 08, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#23
May 20, 2026
Document
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Document
#24
Jun 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#25
Jun 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#26
Jun 03, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#27
Jun 03, 2026
Order
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Order
#28
Jun 05, 2026
Document
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Document
#29
Jun 05, 2026
Response
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Response
#30
Jun 05, 2026
Order
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Order
#31
Jun 06, 2026
Extension of Time
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Extension of Time
#32
Jun 06, 2026
Amended Motion AND Extension of Time
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Amended Motion AND Extension of Time
#33
Jun 06, 2026
Order
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Order
#34
Jun 07, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
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Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#35
Jun 07, 2026
Leave to File Document
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Leave to File Document
#36
Jun 07, 2026
Reply in Support of Motion
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Reply in Support of Motion
#37
Jun 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
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Order on Motion for Leave to File
#38
Jun 08, 2026
Order
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Order
Jun 09, 2026
Remark (*PUBLIC ENTRY)
Jun 09, 2026
Zoom login information for hearing set on 6/10/2026: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1654317981?pwd=mBjupwEEmrn10IOElNop8PBN2NZ8oy.1; Meeting ID: 165 431 7981; Passcode: 413556., filed. (jgr5)
Jun 10, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge John A. Kazen. MOTION HEARING held on 6/10/2026 on Petitioner's Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. (Dkt. No. 25). The Court heard argument and takes the motion under advisement. Written order to follow. (Time in court: 2:44 - 3:28 p.m.) (ERO: Peyton Smith), filed. (jgr5)
Jun 12, 2026
Motion Hearing
#39
Jun 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
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Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#40
Jul 14, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#41
Jul 14, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#42
Jul 14, 2026
Other Notice
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Other Notice
#43
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER. Respondents hereby ORDERED to file a response by 7/24/2026, addressing Petitioner's request for relief, any actions taken to comply with the Court's June 17 Order, (Dkt. No. 39), and whether Petitioner's removal is significantly likely to occur in the reasonably foreseeable future. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
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Order
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