Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01309

#1

Jul 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Tweneboah Emmanuel Koduah. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (mtl5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#2

Jul 24, 2026

APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Tweneboah Emmanuel Koduah, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/14/2026. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#3

Jul 24, 2026

NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#4

Jul 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Duplicate Case. Parties notified, filed. (mtl5) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#5

Jul 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

Jul 24, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (mtl5)

#7

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Having reviewed Petitioners application, the Court finds that Petitioner would suffer undue financial hardship if required to prepay the filing fee. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Petitioners application to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1), (Dkt. No. 2) and authorizes Petitioner to commence this action without prepayment of fees.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian C Bajew) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#8

Aug 06, 2026

ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The Court hereby ORDERS Respondents to file a response and serve it on Petitioner within ten (10) days of the date of service by the Clerk of Court.1 The responsive pleading must specifically address whether this Court has jurisdiction to entertain this Petition. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 435 (2004). Given the time-sensitive nature of Petitioners claims, no extensions will be granted. It is further ORDERED that if Petitioner elects to file a reply, they may do so no later than five (5) days after Respondents file their respective answers or responses. See Rule 5(e) of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Proceedings. Petitioner is directed to serve Respondents in accordance with Rule 4(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and include a copy of this Order with that service. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer of Petitioner outside the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division, or any planned removal of them from the United States, at least five (5) days before any such transfer or removal. (Signed by Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo) Parties notified. (mtl5) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#11

Aug 07, 2026

ADVISORY by Secretary of Department oh Homeland Security, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McDonough, Alexander) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Roland McDonough on behalf of Secretary of Department oh Homeland Security, filed. (McDonough, Alexander)

#13

Aug 17, 2026

Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

#14

Aug 20, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable

#15

Aug 21, 2026

Mail Returned Undeliverable