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Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
May 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Dayson Jose Varona Benitez, Meilyn Roque Padilla. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Envelope) (dmm4) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 20, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Stay of Removal by Meilyn Roque Padilla, Dayson Jose Varona Benitez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/11/2026. (dmm4) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
#3
Apr 22, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (dmm4) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Apr 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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Clerk's
#5
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Randy Tate 4/22/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
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ORDER
Apr 22, 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. (dmm4)
#6
Apr 23, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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MOTION
#7
Apr 24, 2026
ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time; Answer due for Randy Tate 4/29/2026; U.S. Department of Homeland Security 4/29/2026.(Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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ORDER
#8
Apr 29, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#9
May 19, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#10
May 19, 2026
Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
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Notice of Setting (FORM, noticing) - Judge Ellison
#11
May 19, 2026
Order
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Order
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Tate
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Varona Benitez
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