Northern District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00145

Singh v. Cerna

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Case Information

Filed: April 03, 2026
Assigned to: James Wesley Hendrix
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: April 07, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sukhdev Singh. 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-16332729) 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 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Exhibit(s) C, # 4 Cover Sheet) (Singh, Dalbir) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#2
Apr 03, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (jnp) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: New
#3
Apr 06, 2026
ORDER: Because the Eden Detention Center lies within the San Angelo division, the Court finds that, for the convenience of the parties and potential witnesses, this case should be transferred there. The Court therefore TRANSFERS this case to the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, San Angelo Division. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/6/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
Main Document: Order Transferring to Another Division
Apr 06, 2026
NEW CASE NUMBER 6:26-cv-145 has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:26-cv-00416-P. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (rekc)
#4
Apr 07, 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 April 27, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than May 11, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on April 8, 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) The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ and Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, and Warden, Eden Detention Facility added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/7/2026) (mms) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer

Parties

Cerna
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Singh
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