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Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Dennis Zapata Nunez. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (dmm4) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (dmm4) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Aug 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Aug 21, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due for Raymond Thompson 8/27/2026. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Answer
Aug 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Aug 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (dmm4)
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Benjamin Marcolm Hostetter on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, filed. (Hostetter, Benjamin)
Aug 24, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#5
Aug 25, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. DOCKETED IN ERROR (mew4) Modified on 8/25/2026 (mew4). (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Aug 27, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit I 213) (Hostetter, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#7
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER GRANTS the Petition for Habeas Corpus and DENIES Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment. (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (aar4) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#8
Sep 03, 2026
ADVISORY by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Hostetter, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory
#9
Sep 11, 2026
Mail Returned Undeliverable
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Mail Returned Undeliverable
Parties
Thompson
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Zapata Nunez
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