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Case Information
Filed: May 08, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35805568) filed by Nelson Ngele Nkembi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Detention, # 3 Exhibit Court Docket Date and BIA Appeal Date) (Scarborough, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
May 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (av5)
May 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#3
May 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
May 11, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than May 18, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than May 26, 2026 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#6
May 18, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
May 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
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Mullin
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Nkembi
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