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Filed: August 25, 2026
Assigned to:
David G. Estudillo
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt # TAC3-1395) filed by Karuna Manotham. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) NEF sent to AUSA(JDM) Modified on 8/25/2026 NEF regenerated to Immigration Habeas Service (JDM). (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 25, 2026
DECLARATION of Karuna Manotham re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Karuna Manotham. NEF sent to AUSA (JDM) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Declaration (non motion)
#3
Aug 25, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, filed by Petitioner Karuna Manotham. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/25/2026, NEF sent to AUSA(JDM) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Aug 25, 2026
LETTER to Filer re case number and Judge assignment. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Letter
#5
Aug 25, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (PRO SE PETITIONER) (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 9/8/2026, Replies due by 9/22/2026, by U.S. District Judge David G Estudillo. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#6
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jennifer Wong on behalf of Interested Party United States of America. (Wong, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. NO. 3 ). The Court DENIES AS MOOT Petitioner's motion for a TRO (Dkt. No. 3 ) and reaffirms Respondents must provide notice as directed in the Courts scheduling order (Dkt. No. 5 ) prior to moving or transferring Petitioner from this District. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Sep 08, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#9
Sep 08, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#10
Sep 08, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#11
Sep 15, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#12
Sep 15, 2026
Declaration
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Declaration
#13
Oct 06, 2026
2 - Minute Order
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2 - Minute Order
#14
Oct 09, 2026
Notice-Other
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Notice-Other
#15
Oct 09, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 1 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. The Court ORDERS: 1. Respondents and all their officers, agents, attorneys, and persons acting on their behalf or in concert with them SHALL release Petitioner from custody within ONE (1) DAY of this Order. 2. Petitioner SHALL NOT be re-detained, absent urgent circumstances or a clear legal basis for detention, without first providing pre-deprivation notice and an opportunity to be heard in front of an immigration judge . 3. Respondents shall return to Petitioner any personal property, including personal identification documents (other than a passport) and employment authorization documents (EADs). 4. Within TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS of this Order, Respondents SHALL provide the Court with a declaration confirming Petitioner has been released from custody and SHALL file a copy of the conditions of supervision. Signed by U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo. (JDM)(cc: Petitioner via USPS)
#16
Oct 09, 2026
Judgment by Court
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Judgment by Court
#17
Oct 10, 2026
Declaration (non motion)
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Declaration (non motion)
#18
Oct 10, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
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Manotham
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Scott
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