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Filed: April 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael Joseph Truncale
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
April 14, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Chibunna Gift Ugorji. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (cak4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Mar 27, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Chibunna Gift Ugorji, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/17/2026. (cak4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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MOTION
Mar 27, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 400019493, filed. (cak4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]
#3
Mar 30, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bow4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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CLERKS
#4
Mar 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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Clerk's
Mar 30, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray 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. (bow4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]
#5
Apr 14, 2026
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Eastern District of Texas - Lufkin Division (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (dm4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Order
#6
Apr 14, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 4:26-cv-02471. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#7
Apr 14, 2026
Case: Ugorji v. Sanchez was filed on 4/14/2026 and assigned to Judge Truncale. (Clerk Reminder - Ensure this entry and the attached Pro Se Instructions are sent to Pro Se.) (CC: by mail, Ugorji). (KMH) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Clerk's New Suit Notice
Apr 14, 2026
Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (KMH)
Apr 14, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 14, 2026
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
Apr 14, 2026
Interdistrict transfer to Eastern District of Texas - Lufkin Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 04/14/2026, filed. (dm4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 4/14/2026.]
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Sanchez
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Ugorji
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