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Case Information
Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Dena M. Coggins
Referred to:
Sean C. Riordan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
June 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Warden by Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 13, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 13, 2026
MOTION to APPOINT COUNSEL by Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
#4
Apr 14, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED; Consent or Decline due by 5/18/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Litigant Letter) (Deputy Clerk VLC) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Prisoner New Case Documents for DJ Presider
#5
Apr 14, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Anonymous) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#6
Apr 14, 2026
MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy for Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 4/14/2026 DIRECTING Respondent to show cause why the writ should not be granted by filing an answer within 7 days. Petitioner may file a reply within 3 days after being served a copy of it. Parties must review this MINUTE ORDER Document, which is a scheduling order. [See attached for details.] The Court has served the 2241 petition on respondents via email at usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. (Deputy Clerk SH) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
Apr 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 4 Prisoner New Case Documents served on Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk VLC)
Apr 14, 2026
SERVICE BY MAIL: 6 Minute Order served on Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk SH)
Apr 14, 2026
Service by Mail
#8
Apr 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#11
May 08, 2026
ORDER and FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge Sean C. Riordan on 05/08/26 GRANTING 2 Motion to Proceed IFP and DENYING 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel as unnecessary in light of the recommendation contained herein. It is FUR THER RECOMMENDED that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be dismissed without prejudice based on his failure to exhaust administrative remedies and the Clerk be directed to close the case. Referred to Judge Dena Coggins. Objections to F&R within 7 days. (Deputy Clerk KML)
May 08, 2026
Service by Mail
#12
Jun 03, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Jun 04, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Dena M. Coggins on 6/4/2026 ADOPTING 11 Findings and Recommendations, DISMISSING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus without prejudice based on failure to exhaust administrative remedies, and DIRECTING the court to close this case. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk AMW)
#14
Jun 04, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
Jun 04, 2026
Service by Mail
Parties
(HC) Mkhize
Party
Warden
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