Southern District of Texas • 4:26-cv-06252

Faster v. Frink

Completed

Case Information

Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to: Simeon Timothy Lake III
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 14, 2026
Last Activity: September 23, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Aneel Faster. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Documents, # 2 Envelope) (bkt4) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 03, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bkt4) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Aug 03, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett 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. (bkt4)
Aug 03, 2026
Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 400022591, filed. (vp3)
Aug 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#4
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL - For the foregoing reasons, Claims 2 and 3 are DISMISSED. The Court will conduct proceedings on Claim 1. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (sra4) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Dismissal
#5
Aug 06, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (bow4) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Answer
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Laurence Guerra, Jr on behalf of U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Guerra, Robert)
#6
Aug 12, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Aneel Faster re: 3 Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection, filed. (ss2) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable
#7
Aug 25, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Aneel Faster re: 4 Order of Dismissal, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable
#8
Aug 25, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable as to Aneel Faster re: 5 Order to Answer, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable
#9
Sep 04, 2026
MOTION to Stay ( Motion Docket Date 9/25/2026.), MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Guerra, Robert) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
Sep 04, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Laurence Guerra, Jr on behalf of U.S Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Guerra, Robert)
#10
Sep 11, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER dismissing in part and denying in part 1 Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28U.S.C. § 2241. Petitioner's claim that his bond hearing was not in accordance with due process is DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction. Petitioner's remaining claims are DENIED. The court will enter a final judgment in favor of Respondent. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (dm4) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Memorandum and Order
#11
Sep 11, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT. In accordance with the court's Memorandum Opinion and Order denying in part and dismissing in part Petitioner's Habeas Petition, Petitioner's claim that his bond hearing was inadequate is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Petitioner's remaining claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Costs will be taxed against the Petitioner. (Signed by Judge Sim Lake) Parties notified. (dm4) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Judgment - Final
#12
Sep 22, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable
#13
Sep 23, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
Main Document: Mail Returned Undeliverable

Parties

Faster
Party
Warden, Houston Contract Detention Center
Party