Eastern District of Texas • 9:26-cv-00776

#1

Sep 15, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Document filed by Farid Ahmed Jewel..(nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#2

Sep 15, 2026

REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Document filed by Farid Ahmed Jewel.(nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.]

Sep 15, 2026

Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.]

#3

Sep 16, 2026

AMENDED STANDING ORDER IN RE PRO SE LITIGATION (See 24-MISC-127 Amended Standing Order filed August 19, 2026). To ensure that all cases heard in the Southern District of New York are handled promptly and efficiently, all parties must keep the court apprised of any new contact information. It is a party's obligation to provide an address of record. Service of court orders cannot be accomplished if a party does not update the court when a change of address occurs. Accordingly, all self-represented litigants are hereby ORDERED to inform the court of each change in their address or electronic contact information. If the court receives information that the address of record for a self-represented party is no longer valid, the court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the case should not be dismissed without prejudice for failure to comply with this order. Such order will be sent to the self-represented party's last known address and will also be viewable on the court's electronic docket. A party's failure to provide a valid address will not, however, preclude dismissal with prejudice for other reasons. A self-represented defendant who fails to comply with this Order by informing the court of a change of address or electronic contact information will be at risk of default or other sanctions. Self-represented parties may consent to electronic service to receive email notifications of all court filings, including court orders and all submissions filed by all parties. A party who consents to electronic service no longer receives regular mail delivery of court orders or submissions by other parties. Parties also may ask the court for permission to file documents electronically. Forms, including instructions for consenting to electronic service and requesting permission to file documents electronically, may be found by clicking on the hyperlinks in this order, or by accessing the forms on the court's website, https://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms. A notice directing the parties' attention to this Order shall be docketed (and mailed to any self-represented party who has appeared and has not consented to electronic service) upon the opening of each case or miscellaneous matter that is classified as pro se in the court's records, or upon notice to the court that a party is proceeding pro se. The Clerk of Court is directed to change the caption on 24-MC-127 to "In Re: Pro Se Litigation." (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 8/19/2026) (nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#4

Sep 16, 2026

ORDER : The Court has received petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus ("Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. Dkt. 1. The petitioner states that he is "writing to this honorable court... from a jail in Livingston, Texas." Id. at 2. "For core habeas petitions, jurisdiction lies in only one district: the district of confinement." Trump v. J.G.G., 604 U.S. 670, 674 (2025) (cleaned up); Ozturkv. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382,391 (2d Cir. 2025) (same). Accordingly, the Court directs counsel for respondents to file a letter on the docket of the case by Thursday, September 17, 2026, setting out its views as to whether venue is proper in this District. The Court is separately emailing this Order to Jeffrey Oestericher, the Chief of the Civil Division at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York to ensure respondents' prompt notice. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/16/2026) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

CASE MANAGEMENT NOTE: For each electronic filing made in a case involving a self-represented party who has not consented to electronic service, the filing party must serve the document on such self-represented party in a manner permitted by Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2) (other than through the ECF system) and file proof of service for each document so served. Please see Rule 9.2 of the courts ECF Rules & Instructions for further information..(nb) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.]

#5

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brandon Matthew Waterman on behalf of Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of DHS..(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#6

Sep 17, 2026

LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Brandon M. Waterman dated September 17, 2026 re: Venue is improper in SDNY. Document filed by Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of DHS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Deportation Officer Ezekiel Vanzant).(Waterman, Brandon) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 3, 4. Mailed to: Farid Ahmed Jewel A226147882 IAH Secure Adult Detention Facility 340 FM 350 S Livingston, TX 77352. [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.]

#7

Sep 18, 2026

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 6 Letter, filed by Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of DHS ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. It is well-settled that for habeas petitions, jurisdiction lies in only one district: the district of confinement." Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426,443 (2004); Trump v. JG.G., 604 U.S. 670, 672 (2025). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/18/2026) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#8

Sep 21, 2026

Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-08069. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#9

Sep 21, 2026

Case: Jewel v. Secretary of DHS et al was filed on 9/21/2026 and assigned to Judge Kernodle. (Clerk Reminder - Ensure this entry and the attached Pro Se Instructions are sent to Pro Se.)(CC: by mail, Jewel). (KMH) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Case assigned to District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle. (KMH)

Sep 21, 2026

Attorneys Brandon Matthew Waterman and Jeffrey Stuart Oestericher have been notified via email at brandon.waterman@usdoj.gov and Jeffrey.Oestericher@usdoj.gov re being admitted into the Eastern District of Texas. (KMH)

Sep 21, 2026

Remark

Sep 21, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#10

Sep 22, 2026

ORDER that the motion to proceed in forma pauperis 2 is granted. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is denied. All pending motions are denied as moot. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 9/22/2026. (KMH) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#11

Sep 22, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT : The Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is denied. The Clerk of Court is instructed to close this case. Signed by District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on 9/22/2026. (KMH) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Mailing - Doc(s) 11, 10 mailed to Farid Ahmed Jewel. Mail type: Regular. (KMH)

Sep 22, 2026

Notice of Mailing