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Case Information
Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen Gren Scholer
Referred to:
Renee Harris Toliver
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
August 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16726924) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Earthman, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 22, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Earthman, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#3
Aug 22, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Toliver (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver. (axm) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
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New
#4
Aug 22, 2026
ORDER: It is ORDERED that Respondents, or any officer, agent, servant, employee, attorney, or representative acting on behalf of Respondents, shall not take any further action or steps to deport or remove Petitioner from the United States to another country, territory, or foreign territory, to transfer Petitioner from the Prairieland Detention Center to any other facility, or to circumvent the provisions of this Order pending further order of the Court. Counsel for Petitioner is DIRECTED to notify the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas of his lawsuit and of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/22/2026) (axm) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#5
Aug 22, 2026
ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO. The Court DENIES the Motion. The Court's separate Order temporarily staying Petitioner's transfer outside of the Northern District of Texas remains in effect pending further order of the Court. The Petition remains pending. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/22/2026) (frw) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
#6
Aug 22, 2026
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16727166) filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Amanda Waterhouse added to party Emmanuel Omowaiye(pty:pet) (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document:
Application