Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01342

Malak Ayyad v. Warden of Prarieland Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 24, 2026
Assigned to: Sam A. Lindsay
Referred to: Rebecca A. Rutherford
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: April 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sameh Adel Malak Ayyad. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16389866) 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A NTA, # 2 Exhibit(s) B Check In for Release on Reocgnizance ROR, # 3 Exhibit(s) C Page 4 Asylum, # 4 Exhibit(s) D Proof Asylum Claim is on Appeal with BIA, # 5 Exhibit(s) E EOIR TRAC Data, # 6 Additional Page(s) Pro Hac Vice Admission Application) (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 24, 2026
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16390491) filed by Sameh Adel Malak Ayyad (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: Application
#3
Apr 24, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (hcc) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: New
#4
Apr 24, 2026
ORDER: The Court therefore TRANSFERS this case to the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/24/2026) (hcc) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: Order Transferring to Another Division
#5
Apr 24, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Rutherford (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford. (ndt) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: New
Apr 24, 2026
NEW CASE NUMBER 3:26-cv-01342-L Malak Ayyad v. Warden of Prarieland Detention Center et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:26-cv-00504-P. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (twd)
#6
Apr 27, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 2 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lauren O'Neal, Esq.. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Sam A. Lindsay on 4/27/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Apr 27, 2026
Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#7
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 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-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden of Prarieland Detention Center added. Respondents must file an answer to the petition or file other pleadings within sixty days of the date of service of this Order. Petitioner may file a reply, provided it is filed with the Clerk not more than thirty days after the date of the certificate of service shown on the answer or other pleading. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on 4/29/2026) (cfk) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer

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Malak Ayyad
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Warden of Prarieland Detention Center
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