Northern District of Texas • 1:25-cv-00281

#1

Dec 15, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Epafrodite Gerald Dinga. 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-16057942) 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) (Taboada Moreno, Miguel) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

#2

Dec 16, 2025

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) (amg) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

#3

Dec 16, 2025

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than January 5, 2026. The respondents must file with the answer all records relevant to the resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than January 20,2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 12:00 p.m. CT on December 17, 2025, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1 ). Service of this Order, as well as the petition (dkt. No. 1), shall be made by thepetitioner on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, by 5:00 p.m. CT on December 16, 2025, which shall constitute good and sufficient service on the respondents. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Pamela Bondi, Josh Johson, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 12/16/2025) (skh) (Entered: 12/16/2025)