Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01361

Keita v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to: John A. Kazen
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 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Lusmaila Keita. (rlt5) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/3/2026: # 1 Envelope) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Lusmaila Keita, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (rlt5) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/3/2026) (rlt5). (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Appointment
#3
Aug 03, 2026
DECLARATION Under Perjury in Filing Petitioners' Pro Se Petition of Lusmaila Keita re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#4
Aug 03, 2026
Trust Account Withdrawal Authorization by Lusmaila Keita, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Document
#5
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#6
Aug 03, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (rlt5) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#7
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
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. (rlt5)
Aug 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 04, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 04, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002437, filed. (eg5)
#9
Aug 07, 2026
ORDER The Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than August 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve the 1 Petition, and this Order on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (ges5) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Order
#10
Aug 19, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#11
Aug 26, 2026
Summary Judgment
Main Document: Summary Judgment
#12
Aug 31, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply

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Blanche
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Keita
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