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Filed: February 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Rebecca Beach Smith
Referred to:
Douglas E. Miller
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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October 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 24, 2026
PETITION, Conditionally filed (SUBJECT TO DEFECT) for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 0.00.), filed by Ziaulhaq Faqiri. (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Attachments, # 2 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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PETITION,
#2
Feb 24, 2026
Acknowledgment of Receipt. (jmey) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
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Acknowledgment
#3
Feb 26, 2026
REFERRAL ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), this matter is hereby REFERRED to United States Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller for further proceedings. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Referral Order to Petitioner. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 2/25/2026. Copies mailed 2/25/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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REFERRAL
#4
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Court will GRANT Petitioner's request to proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS that within 30 days of the date of this Order, Respondents must file an answer to the Petition, together with any applicable attachments referenced in Rule 5 of the § 2254 Rules, and if appropriate, a motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller on 2/26/2026. Copies mailed 2/26/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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ORDER.
#5
Mar 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Meghan Elizabeth Loftus on behalf of Russell Hott (Loftus, Meghan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Mar 27, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Russell Hott. (Loftus, Meghan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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MOTION
#7
Mar 27, 2026
Memorandum in Support re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and in Response to Petitioner's Petition filed by Russell Hott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Loftus, Meghan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Memorandum
#8
Apr 01, 2026
NOTICE re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. A copy of this Notice sent to the Petitioner as DIRECTED on 4/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller and filed on 4/1/2026. (jmey) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Apr 13, 2026
Memorandum in Support to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) filed by Ziaulhaq Faqiri. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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Memorandum
#10
May 26, 2026
Submission by Ziaulhaq Faqiri. Request for status. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (jmey) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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Submission
#16
Oct 07, 2026
FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Court does hereby ADOPT and APPROVE the findings and recommendations set forth in 15 Report and Recommendations. The 1 Petition is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody under the terms of supervision set forth by DHS. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 10/7/2026. Copies mailed 10/7/2026. (jmey)
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FINAL ORDER. It is ORDERED that the Court does hereby ADOPT and APPROVE the findings and recommendations set forth in 15 Report and Recommendations. The 1 Petition is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be RELEASED from custody under the terms of supervision set forth by DHS. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 10/7/2026. Copies mailed 10/7/2026. (jmey)
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