Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02410

Moussa v. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to: Orlando Luis Garcia
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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 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 10, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 10961), filed by Tahir Mahamat Moussa. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(bc) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 10, 2026
Case Opening Letter sent to Tahir Mahamat Moussa. (bc) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 10, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (bc)
Apr 10, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA (bc)
Apr 15, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
Apr 15, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#3
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 7 days of electronic service. The response must identify all pertinent factual and procedural background information, including: (a) the date Petitioner entered the United States; (b) whether Petitioner was previously apprehended and then released by immigration authorities; and (c) the status of Petitioners immigration and/or removal proceedings. If Petitioner elects to file a reply, he may do so no later than 7 days after Respondents response is filed. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (bt) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE RESPONSE TO PETITION by Department of Homeland Security, United States Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Davis, Stuart) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Response
#5
May 18, 2026
Advisory to the Court
Main Document: Advisory to the Court
#6
May 22, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response

Parties

Department of Homeland Security
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Moussa
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