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Filed: December 11, 2025
Assigned to:
Damon Ray Leichty
Referred to:
Scott J. Frankel
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Dec 11, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Songdi Chen (atty Z. Jack Hsia). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Envelope)(nah) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - court user
#2
Dec 11, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Songdi Chen (by atty Z. Jack Hsia). (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(nah) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Dec 11, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Songdi Chen (by atty Z. Jack Hsia). (nah) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Dec 11, 2025
APPLICATION for Attorney Zixu Hsia to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Songdi Chen ; Receipt #6304. (ace) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER granting 4 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Zixu J Hsia PHV for Songdi Chen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott J Frankel on 12/11/2025. (ace) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Order on Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Dec 12, 2025
Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#7
Dec 12, 2025
Amend/Correct
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Amend/Correct
#8
Dec 15, 2025
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#9
Dec 15, 2025
Confirmation received from Warden, IDOC and AUSA re: receipt of DE 8, 2 and 1 . (nah) (Entered: 12/15/2025)
Dec 15, 2025
Docket Annotation - public event with NEF
#10
Dec 18, 2025
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#11
Dec 18, 2025
Reset
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Reset
#12
Dec 19, 2025
Order on Motion to Reset
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Order on Motion to Reset
Dec 19, 2025
***Deadlines terminated per DE 12 . (ely)
Dec 19, 2025
Terminate Deadlines/Hearings
#13
Dec 23, 2025
Status Report
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Status Report
#14
Jan 05, 2026
Amended Document - NOT Motion
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Amended Document - NOT Motion
#15
Jan 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#16
Jan 12, 2026
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#17
Jan 14, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#18
Jan 14, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#19
Jan 15, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#20
Jan 16, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#21
Jan 23, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#22
Feb 17, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#23
Feb 20, 2026
Amend/Correct
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Amend/Correct
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