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Case Information
Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Scott Lawrence Palk
Referred to:
Chris M. Stephens
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Kuldeep Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - ICE Locator, # 2 Exhibit 2 - WD Okla Order and Judgment July 7 2026, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Memorandum of Bond Decision July 14 2026, # 4 Exhibit 4 - IJ Order March 23 2026, # 5 Exhibit 5 - BIA Notice of Appeal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Notice to Appear, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Form I-213, # 8 Exhibit 8 - USCIS Asylum Vetting Center Memo, # 9 Exhibit 9 - California CDL, # 10 Exhibit 10 - IJ Continuance Order January 8 2026, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(kb) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 18, 2026
PREVIOUS Cases (kb) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
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Previous Cases
#3
Sep 20, 2026
ENTER ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Chief District Judge Scott L Palk for all further proceedings. Judge Bernard M. Jones, II no longer assigned to case. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 09/20/2026. (kb) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#4
Sep 20, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 09/20/2026. (kb) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Sep 21, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. The filing fee in this case has not yet been paid. If the fee is not paid, or a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is not filed, within 3 business days of the initiation of the case, the matter may be subject to dismissal without prejudice.(ac) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#6
Sep 21, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner has not filed their entry of appearance in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.4. Counsel shall do so not later than September 24, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#7
Sep 21, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner is not admitted to practice before this court and must file an application to be admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(g). Counsel shall do so not later than September 24, 2026(ac) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#8
Sep 21, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Kuldeep Kumar in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500020295 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt emailed to payor. (llr) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Receipt
#9
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than October 5, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 9/21/2026. (ac) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Order for Response
#10
Sep 21, 2026
STRICKEN ORDER TO CURE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner must cure the deficiencies not later than October 5, 2026. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of the Petition. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 9/21/2026. (ac) Modified on 9/21/2026 filed in wrong case(ac). (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Order
#11
Sep 21, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#12
Sep 21, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice (ONE motion per attorney)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (ONE motion per attorney)
Sep 21, 2026
Order
Sep 23, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#14
Sep 24, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
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