Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01157

#1

Jun 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Nima Sharifihashin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Envelope) (vm5) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#2

Jun 29, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#3

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (vm5) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#4

Jun 29, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 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. (vm5)

Jun 29, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 01, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jul 01, 2026

Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002292, filed. (eg5)

#6

Jul 08, 2026

ORDER Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than July 15, 2026. Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (bnb6) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ancy Thomas on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Thomas, Ancy)

Jul 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

#8

Jul 15, 2026

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time RESPONSE DEADLINE by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#9

Jul 16, 2026

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (USA MSJ), # 2 Exhibit (EXHIBIT TO MSJ), # 3 Proposed Order) (Thomas, Ancy) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#10

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#11

Jul 17, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Intervene.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#12

Jul 17, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Proposed Order) (jb5) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#14

Jul 27, 2026

REPLY to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Nima Sharifihashin. (mep5) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#15

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Judge John A Kazen and Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5) (Entered: 08/07/2026)