Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01194

#1

Apr 10, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Toliver (see Special Order 3). Initiating documents received by mail. (For court use only - links to the national index and to the prior sanctions found within the circuit index.) (kxm) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#2

Apr 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Francis Kundra. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (kxm) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#3

Apr 10, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Francis Kundra. (kxm) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#4

Apr 10, 2026

MOTION to Vacate filed by Francis Kundra. (kxm) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#5

Apr 16, 2026

ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. No order to answer or respond will issue pending completion of screening. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 4/16/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#6

Apr 16, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SCREENING AND STANDING ORDER. Judicial screening of this case is pending. See Rule 1(b) and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 habeas cases. The Court will order Respondent to file an answer, if necessary, after screening is complete. It is therefore ORDERED that (1) no motions for appointment of counsel shall be filed until the Court has completed the screening process, (2) all discovery in this case is stayed until Respondent is ordered to file an answer or until further order of the court, (3) no amendments or supplements to the habeas corpus petition shall be filed without prior Court approval, and (4) any motion to amend the habeas petition must be accompanied by a complete proposed amended petition on the required form. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner must promptly notify the Court in writing of any change of address by filing a written Notice of Change of Address with the Clerk of the Court. Failure to provide updated address information may result in the dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute or follow court order under Fed. R. Civ. 41(b). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 4/16/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#7

Apr 16, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's Motion to Vacate his Dallas County convictions, Case Nos. F0300810 and F0300809. Doc. 4 . Petitioner, an alien detainee, filed the Motion to Vacate along with a fourth habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging his detention pending removal. Doc. 2 at 7. Because the Motion to Vacate renews claims addressed and rejected in a related habeas case, the motion is DENIED as moot. See Kundra v. Warden Bluebonnet Det. Ctr., No. 1:26cv092-H (N.D. Tex. Apr. 15, 2026) (Hendrix, J.) (finding Petitioner could not challenge the validity of state-court judgment of convictions under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and, construing his petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, he could not satisfy the in-custody requirement or overcome the one-year limitations period). (Ordered by Senior Judge Jane J Boyle on 4/16/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#8

Apr 16, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, Notice, and Instructions to Parties. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag and Brian Stoltz added for Respondents. Show Cause Response is due by 6/16/2026. Petitioner may file a reply in 30 days. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 4/16/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Vacate

Apr 16, 2026

Order

Apr 16, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7, 8. Thu Apr 16 17:18:39 CDT 2026 (crt)

Apr 17, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5 . Fri Apr 17 11:14:43 CDT 2026 (crt)