District of New Mexico • 1:26-cv-02330

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Jul 18, 2026

First PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by HAMZA GARFA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Martin Perez, Elaine) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (vlv)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 18, 2026

United States District Judge Kea W. Riggs and United States Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing assigned. (vlv)

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Jul 21, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER by District Judge Kea W. Riggs: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition and any pending motions for release within 10 business days. The USAO's answer must specify whether the Court has already ruled on the legal issue(s) in this case; whether controlling authority governs the claim(s); and whether the facts are distinguishable from prior rulings or controlling authority. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; the El Paso Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations; the U.S. Attorney General; the Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (cab) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order