Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02568

Abdulrahimzai v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: April 16, 2026
Assigned to: Xavier Rodriguez
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 11052), filed by Roh Ullah Abdulrahimzai. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Receipt)(r013) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 16, 2026
Case has been randomly assigned to the docket of Honorable Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (kc)
Apr 16, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Richard B. Farrer (kc)
#2
Apr 21, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Roh Ullah Abdulrahimzai. (kc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
#3
Apr 21, 2026
Case Opening Letter mailed to Roh Ullah Abdulrahimzai. (kc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Apr 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 21, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
#4
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE--It is FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of the date of service. The response must identify:(1) Petitioners alleged country of birth;(2) Petitioners alleged date of entry and statutory basis for removability;(3) Petitioners previous immigration detention history, if any;and (4) Petitioners alleged immigration status. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, if Petitioner elects to file a reply, Petitioner may do so no later than seven days after the Respondents file their answers/responses. Signed by Judge Xavier Rodriguez. (bt) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE to petition by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Cordova, Anne Marie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Response
#6
Apr 30, 2026
RESPONSE by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Cordova, Anne Marie) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Response
#7
May 13, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#8
May 13, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
May 13, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO

Parties

Abdulrahimzai
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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