Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00384

#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)

#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)

#3

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#4

Apr 07, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#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)

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 PETITION against Warden, El Valle Detention Center filed by Rahaf Almerhej. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rahaf Almerhej. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Service, # 2 Exhibit A-L) (jrl1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#8

Apr 08, 2026

Declaration of Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#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)

#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)

#11

Apr 09, 2026

ORDER denying 9 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order re: 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. By no later than April 23, 2026, Petitioner Rahaf Almerhej shall file a Brief in support of her request for a preliminary injunction. By no later than April 30, 2026, Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner Rahaf Almerhej's request for injunctive relief. The Clerk of Court shall transmit a copy of this Order to the Petitioner at the place of her detention. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of this Order, the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus document 7, and the Amended Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Document 09 on Respondents. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) Modified on 4/10/2026 (rgd1). (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#12

Apr 09, 2026

ORDER granting 10 Motion for Leave to Receive Electronic Notice and to Participate in Electronic Filing as a Pro Se Litigant. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#14

Apr 10, 2026

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re: 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment) (edg1) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#15

Apr 10, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#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)

#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)

#18

Apr 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Flores on behalf of Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/18/2026)

#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)

#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)

#21

Apr 20, 2026

First BRIEF Support Preliminary Injunction by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#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)

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)

#25

Apr 29, 2026

Petitioner's Emergency Notice of Medical Deterioration and, if accepted, Pro Se Supplemental RESPONSE in Opposition to 24 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Response to Second Motion for Leave to Amend Petition, filed by Rahaf Almerhej. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#26

Apr 30, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Discharge Counsel of Record in this Habeas Case Only, Proceed Pro Se, and Second Emergency Supplemental Notice of Medical Deterioration, Coercion, Non-Medical Interference with Specialist Care, Retaliation, Sexual Humiliation, and Evidence-Preservation Concerns by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (mp1) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#27

Apr 30, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Robert R Flores to Withdraw as Attorney by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/21/2026. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#28

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE of Unauthorized Filings and Concerns regarding the Unauthorized Practice of Law by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#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)

#30

May 05, 2026

Declaration of of Same Wise Regarding Emergency Assistance Authorization, Signatures and Signature Comparison, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#31

May 06, 2026

It is ORDERED that Petitioner Rahaf Almerhej's Emergency Motion to Discharge Counsel of Record in this Habeas Case Only (Doc. 26 ) is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that Robert R. Flores's Unopposed Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel of Record (Doc. 27 ) is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that Attorney Robert R. Flores is discharged as counsel for Petitioner Rahaf Almerjeh in this habeas action and has no remaining obligations or duties as to Petitioner Rahaf Almerjeh in this habeas action. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to Petitioner Rahaf Almerjeh at the address indicated in her Motion. All other relief not expressly granted, including the imposition of sanctions, is denied. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#33

May 06, 2026

Petitioner's Emergency Pro Se Motion for Immediate Release from ICE Custody and Immediate Ruling on Pending Preliminary-Injunction Request by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (hms1) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#34

May 08, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 24 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#35

May 08, 2026

PETITIONER'S EMERGENCY PRO SE NOTICE OF ACUTE MEDICAL COLLAPSE by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order) (jrl1) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#36

May 08, 2026

Petitioner's Targeted Emergency Pro Se Reply to 34 Supplement, filed by Rahaf Almerhej. (sac1) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#37

May 13, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/3/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#38

May 13, 2026

DECLARATION of Sam Wise re: 37 EMERGENCY MOTION, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (edg1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#39

May 13, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 32 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#40

May 14, 2026

EMERGENCY Notice of Targeted ICE Medical Record Excerpts and Request for Immediate Ruling by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (mp1) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#41

May 14, 2026

It is ORDERED that Respondents' Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Doc. 24 ) is GRANTED. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 7 ) is DENIED. It is also ordered that all other pending motions are denied as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Case terminated. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (hms1) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#43

May 15, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit re: 41 Order on Motion for Emergency, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Leave to File, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#44

May 15, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#45

May 15, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#46

May 15, 2026

Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: 45 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, 43 Notice of Appeal, 44 MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Fee status: Not Paid, filed. (Attachments: # 1 DKT-13) (dlr1) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

May 15, 2026

Appeal Review Notes

May 15, 2026

Appeal Review Notes re: 43 Notice of Appeal,. Fee status: Not Paid. The appeal filing fee has not been paid, and appellant is a pro se litigant.A motion to proceed in forma pauperis is pending.No hearings were held in the case - no transcripts. Number of DKT-13 Forms expected: 1, filed. (dlr1)

#47

May 18, 2026

Emergency Motion for Limited Reopening if Necessary, Status Conference, Order to Show Cause Regarding Respondents' Failure to Facilitate Court-Ordered Voluntary Departure Before June 30, 2026, and Alternative Request for Release, Bond, or Individualized Custody Hearing if DHS/ICE Will Not Timely Facilitate Departure by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit) (hms1) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#48

May 19, 2026

ORDER denying 44 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; denying 45 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#49

May 19, 2026

NOTICE of Former Counsel by Rahaf Almerhej, filed. (Flores, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#51

May 22, 2026

Order of USCA - Per Curiam re: 43 Notice of Appeal, ; USCA No. 26-40297. IT IS ORDERED that Appellant Rahaf Almerhej's motion for injunction pending appeal is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellant Rahaf Almerhej's motion to expedite the appeal is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellant Rahaf Almerhej's motions to (1) grant this emergency motion; (2) proceed in forma pauperis on appeal; (3) vacate or reject the district court's certification that the appeal is not taken in good faith; ( 4) hold that the appeal presents serious and nonfrivolous constitutional and habeas issues; (5) order Respondents to respond within 48 hours to these motions; (6) grant immediate release from ICE custody pending appeal; (7) alternatively, order immediate bond, parole, supervised release, an individualized custody hearing, or any other custody relief necessary to allow urgent outside medical care; (8) appoint counsel or refer the matter for emergency pro bona counsel if available; and (9) grant any further relief necessary to preserve meaningful appellate review and prevent irreparable harm are DENIED., filed. (bav1) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#52

May 26, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 5/20/2026 re: 42 Document(s) Sent, - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#53

May 28, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 50 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (hms1) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#54

Jun 02, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Rahaf Almerhej re: 48 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis,, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#55

Jun 30, 2026

USCA Order

Jun 30, 2026

USCA Order