Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00089
Eltefatnia Alalani v. ICE - DHS
Completed
Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 13, 2026
Last Activity:
October 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted attachment) (edg1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 29, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (jrl1) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
Jan 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 29, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (edg1)
Jan 29, 2026
Initial Filing fee: $5 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 100001400, filed. (edg1)
Jan 29, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#7
Feb 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 5 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 6 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (mp1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Feb 04, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#9
Feb 09, 2026
AMENDED PETITION against ICE - DHS filed by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani. Related document: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani. (dlr1) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#10
Mar 27, 2026
Letter from Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani requesting for update, filed. (edg1) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#11
May 15, 2026
MOTION to Amend 9 Amended Petition by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (dmm4) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Amend
#12
May 15, 2026
Second AMENDED PETITION against ICE - DHS filed by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani. Related document: 9 Amended Petition, filed by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani. (Attachment(s): # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit) (dmm4). (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc.
#13
May 15, 2026
MOTION for Consideration by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (dmm4) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#14
May 15, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 6/5/2026. (dmm4) (Entered: 05/15/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#15
Jun 29, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss by Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia Alalani, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/20/2026. (edg1) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document:
Dismiss
#16
Jun 30, 2026
Letter from Mohammad Reza Eltefatnia-Alalani re: Transfer to Another Detention Center, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#17
Oct 13, 2026
Order of Dismissal entered. Case terminated on 10/13/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document:
Dismissal
#19
Oct 20, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned re: 18 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
Parties
Eltefatnia Alalani
Party
ICE - DHS
Party