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Filed: April 09, 2026
Assigned to:
Bernard M. Jones II
Referred to:
Chris M. Stephens
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mehari Berhane Merhawi. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1 - A - Proof of Detention in ICE Custody, # 3 Exhibit 2 - B - Documentation of Immigration History_Redacted, # 4 Exhibit 3 - C - Notice to Appear_Redacted, # 5 Exhibit 4 - D - Recent BIA Decisions on Bond, # 6 Exhibit 5 - E - EOIR Automated Case Information, # 7 Exhibit 6 - F - Pre-2025 Unpublished BIA Decisions on Bond, # 8 Exhibit 7 - G - Sample IJ Decision on Bond, # 9 Exhibit 8 - H - Appendix of Exhibit to Habeas Petition, # 10 Civil Cover Sheet)(jac) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 09, 2026
NO PREVIOUS Cases (jac) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Previous Cases
#3
Apr 09, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 04/09/2026. (jac) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#4
Apr 09, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Mehari Berhane Merhawi in the amount of $5, receipt number 500016977 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (jsg) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Receipt
#5
Apr 09, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than April 16, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 4/9/26. (mkw) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Order for Response
#6
Apr 09, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Mehari Berhane Merhawi in the amount of $5, receipt number 500016977 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (jsg) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
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Receipt
#7
Apr 10, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Apr 13, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff has not filed their entry of appearance in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.4. Counsel shall do so not later than April 15,2026.(ac) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
#9
Apr 13, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff has not complied with Local Civil Rule 83.3. Counsel shall do so not later than April 15,2026.(ac) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Apr 13, 2026
Order
#10
Apr 15, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Apr 15, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#12
Apr 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Apr 16, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#14
Apr 16, 2026
Response to Non - Motion
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Response to Non - Motion
#15
Apr 17, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#16
Apr 20, 2026
Report and Recommendation
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Report and Recommendation
#17
Apr 27, 2026
Objection to Report and Recommendation
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Objection to Report and Recommendation
#18
Apr 30, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#19
May 04, 2026
Order Adopting Report and Recommendation
#21
May 11, 2026
Enforce
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Enforce
#23
May 12, 2026
Response to Motion
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Response to Motion
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