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Filed: April 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Alfred Homer Bennett
Referred to:
Yvonne Y. Ho
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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September 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35587032) filed by Amer Abuamra. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Interim Parole, # 2 Exhibit EOIR Case Status, # 3 Exhibit Custody Review and Decision) (Rivera, Roberto) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Apr 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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Clerk's
#3
Apr 15, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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CLERKS
#4
Apr 15, 2026
NOTICE of Referral of Case to Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
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NOTICE
Apr 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (bsg4)
#5
Apr 20, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y Ho) Parties notified. (rlw4) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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ORDER
Apr 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Anthony Hylden on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Warden, filed. (Hylden, Michael)
#6
May 27, 2026
Order Withdrawing Magistrate Judge Referral. Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y Ho. YH flag cleared. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (lre4) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
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Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge (FORM) AND ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
#7
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE of Non-Compliance with Court Order Dkt. 5 re: 5 Order to Answer by Amer Abuamra, filed. (Rivera, Roberto) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Other Notice
#8
Jun 23, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
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Extension of Time
Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nicholas Weston Sabin on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas)
Jun 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#9
Jun 24, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Habeas Petition, filed by Amer Abuamra. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Rivera, Roberto) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#10
Jun 30, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit Palestinian Authority Passport, # 3 Exhibit Sworn Declaration) (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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Summary Judgment
Jun 30, 2026
Summary Judgment
#11
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE of Imminent Removal from the United States by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Other Notice
#12
Sep 03, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a status report no later than September 8, 2026, advising whether Petitioner remains in immigration custody or has been removed from the United States. If Petitioner remains in custody, Respondents are further ORDERED to show cause no later than September 8, 2026 as to whether Petitioner faces a significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (bli4) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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ORDER.
#13
Sep 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Sabin, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Status Report
#14
Sep 09, 2026
ORDER denying 10 Respondents Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 1 Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ORDERED to effectuate Petitioner's immediate release from custody within forty-eight ( 48) hours of the entry of this Order. Petitioner shall be released in a public place within the Southern District of Texas. Respondents are further ORDERED to file a status report updating the Court within seventy-two (72) hours of this Order, informing the Court of the status of Petitioner's release. Denying as moot 8 Motion for Extension of Time. (Signed by Judge Alfred H Bennett) Parties notified. (dm4) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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ORDER
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