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Case Information
Filed: July 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mahamadou Gassama. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 20, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Mahamadou Gassama, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Appointment
#3
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a Response to the habeas petition by 7/28/2026. Petitioner is permitted to submit a reply on or before 8/4/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) (Attachments: # 1 DE 2 ) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Order
Jul 21, 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. (jb5)
Jul 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Sylvester Ortega, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002379, filed. (eg5)
#9
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Sylvester Ortega, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 8/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-860, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Credible Fear Screening, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit 5 - IJ Order, # 6 Exhibit 6 - BIA Decision, # 7 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
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Summary Judgment
#10
Aug 03, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#11
Aug 04, 2026
Order
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Order
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Aug 11, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#15
Aug 11, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#16
Aug 19, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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Blanche
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Gassama
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