Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00384
Almerhej v. Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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Case Information
Filed: April 07, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 22, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 07, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Rahaf Almerhej. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 07, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION For Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency
#3
Apr 07, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#4
Apr 07, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#5
Apr 07, 2026
ORDER entered. By no later than April 21, 2026, Petitioner Rahaf Almerhej and/or Dr. Sam Wise shall file a Statement with the Court showing cause why Dr. Sam Wise can serve as a next friend for the Petitioner and represent Petitioner in this matter. The Clerk of Court shall transmit a copy of this Order to the Petitioner at the place of her detention and to Dr. Sam Wise via the e-mail address that he provided in the filings. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Apr 07, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Apr 07, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001562, filed. (edg1)
Apr 07, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (hms1)
Apr 07, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#7
Apr 08, 2026
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#8
Apr 08, 2026
Declaration of Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Statement
#9
Apr 08, 2026
Amended Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jrl1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#10
Apr 08, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Receive Electronic Notice and to Participate in Electronic Filing as a Pro Se Litigant by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jrl1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Apr 09, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#12
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#14
Apr 10, 2026
Brief
Main Document:
Brief
#15
Apr 10, 2026
Supplement
Main Document:
Supplement
#16
Apr 14, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Certified
#17
Apr 16, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 4/13/2026 re: 13 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
Certified
#18
Apr 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Flores on behalf of Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/18/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#19
Apr 18, 2026
First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Amended Writ, # 2 Proposed Order Order Granting Leave) (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/18/2026)
Main Document:
First
#20
Apr 18, 2026
First MOTION to Expedite Brief and PI Hearing by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order) (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/18/2026)
Main Document:
First
#21
Apr 20, 2026
First BRIEF Support Preliminary Injunction by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document:
First
#22
Apr 20, 2026
Order entered - ORDERED that Petition Rahaj Almerhej's Emergency Motion to Expedite Preliminary Injunction Briefing and Hearing (Doc. 20 ) is DENIED. It is also ORDERED that in the brief that Respondents must submit by April 23, 2026, Respondents shall also respond to Petitioner Rahaf Almerhej's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 19 ).(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) Modified on 4/21/2026 (hms1). (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Apr 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)
#24
Apr 23, 2026
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Second Motion for Leave to Amend Petition by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#25
Apr 29, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#26
Apr 30, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#27
Apr 30, 2026
Withdraw as Attorney
Main Document:
Withdraw as Attorney
#28
Apr 30, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document:
Other Notice
#29
May 05, 2026
Petitioner's Emergency Notice and Sworn Declaration Confirming Authorization, Signature, Ratification, Counsel Conflict, Prejudice, and Request for Direct Court Inquiry by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Other Notice
#30
May 05, 2026
Declaration of of Same Wise Regarding Emergency Assistance Authorization, Signatures and Signature Comparison, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
#31
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#33
May 06, 2026
Emergency AND Preliminary Injunction
Main Document:
Emergency AND Preliminary Injunction
#34
May 08, 2026
Supplement
Main Document:
Supplement
#35
May 08, 2026
Emergency
Main Document:
Emergency
#36
May 08, 2026
Reply
Main Document:
Reply
#37
May 13, 2026
Emergency
Main Document:
Emergency
#38
May 13, 2026
Declaration
Main Document:
Declaration
#39
May 13, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#40
May 14, 2026
Emergency
Main Document:
Emergency
#41
May 14, 2026
Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Emergency AND Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
#43
May 15, 2026
Notice of Appeal
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#44
May 15, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#45
May 15, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#46
May 15, 2026
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
May 15, 2026
Appeal Review Notes
#47
May 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#48
May 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#49
May 19, 2026
Other Notice
Main Document:
Other Notice
#51
May 22, 2026
USCA Order
Main Document:
USCA Order
Parties
Almerhej
Party
Warden, El Valle Detention Facility
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