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Case Information
Filed: June 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36185955) filed by Junior Nkafu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Villalon, Lorena) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 25, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jun 26, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (djm5) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jun 26, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (djm5) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
Jun 26, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 26, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (djm5)
#5
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Respondents are hereby ordered to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and serve it on Petitioner no later than 7/2/2026. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 7/6/2026.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Jun 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher David Bastian on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Bastian, Christopher)
#7
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, filed. Motions referred to Diana Song Quiroga. Motion Docket Date 7/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#8
Jul 06, 2026
ORDER. In light of the Fifth Circuits recent decision, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file supplemental briefing by July 10, 2026, addressing what effect, if any, Sosnava Rodriguez has on each of the claims raised in Petitioners habeas petition. Petitioner is ORDERED to file a reply to Respondents briefing on or before July 15, 2026. Brief due by 7/10/2026 Replies due by 7/15/2026 (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
#9
Jul 10, 2026
ADVISORY by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, filed. (Bastian, Christopher) (Entered: 07/10/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory
#10
Jul 13, 2026
ORDER. Petitioners Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Dkt. 1), is GRANTED. Respondents Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. 7), is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to RELEASE Petitioner from custody immediately, under reasonable conditions of release, and to submit a status report to the Court confirming Petitioner's release within 24 hours of the date of this Order. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
#11
Jul 14, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#12
Jul 15, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#13
Jul 15, 2026
Judgment - Final
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Judgment - Final
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Nkafu
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Vergara
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