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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:
October 06, 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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
Order
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002379, filed. (eg5)
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
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
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)
#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)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#10
Aug 03, 2026
Pettioner's REPLY to 9 MOTION for Summary Judgment, filed by Mahamadou Gassama. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Reply
#11
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1, is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents' Motion for Summary Judgment, 9 is DENIED. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (vm5) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#14
Aug 11, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Sylvester Ortega, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Notice Scheduling Bond Hearing, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Immigration Judge's Bond Hearing Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Immigration Judge's Removal Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#15
Aug 11, 2026
Petitioner's Reply in Opposition to Respondent's Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Mahamadou Gassama. (tat5) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Reply
#16
Aug 12, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (vm5). (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Aug 27, 2026
Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Immediate Release and Status Report by Mahamadou Gassama, filed. Motions referred to Christopher dos Santos. Motion Docket Date 9/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (tat5) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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Emergency
#19
Sep 24, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#20
Oct 06, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
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Blanche
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Gassama
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