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Case Information
Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Patrick Robert Wyrick
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 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sachin Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Exhibits A-E, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(naa) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 22, 2026
NO PREVIOUS Cases (naa) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Previous Cases
#3
Sep 22, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/22/2026. (naa) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#4
Sep 22, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Sachin Kumar in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500020333 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt emailed to payor. (llr) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Receipt
#5
Sep 22, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Nicholas Ratkowski on behalf of Sachin Kumar (Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Entry of Appearance
#6
Sep 22, 2026
MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement by Sachin Kumar. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Sep 23, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than October 7, 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 9/23/2026. (ac) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
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Order for Response
#8
Sep 23, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Before the Court is Petitioner's motion, Doc. 6, seeking a waiver of the requirement under Local Civil Rule 83.3 that non-resident counsel associate with local counsel. The Court has discretion to waive this requirement if non-resident counsel establishes "financial hardship, special qualifications of non-resident counsel, or other good cause," and "certifies familiarity with the local civil court rules." LCvR83.3(c). Counsel presents good cause and represents having special qualifications for handling this matter and familiarity with the Court's local civil rules. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. (ac) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Sep 23, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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