Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-01470

v. Kumar

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Case Information

Filed: August 19, 2026
Assigned to: Diana Saldana
Referred to: Diana Song Quiroga
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 20, 2026

Docket Entries

#1
Aug 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36627135) filed by Ankit Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NTA, ORR, I213, I589 Notice to EOIR, Judgemen, Bond, ICE Locator, Automated Case Status, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet) (Hans, Mantaj) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 19, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (tat5) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are hereby Ordered to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, 1, and serve it on Petitioner no later than 8/26/2026. Petitioner is Ordered to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before 8/31/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Order
Aug 19, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Diana Song Quiroga randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (tat5)
Aug 19, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)