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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:
April 21, 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: 6 Minute Order served on Senzo Albert Mkhize. (Deputy Clerk SH)
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
#8
Apr 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Parties
(HC) Mkhize
Party
Warden
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