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Filed: May 08, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
July 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35805568) filed by Nelson Ngele Nkembi. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Detention, # 3 Exhibit Court Docket Date and BIA Appeal Date) (Scarborough, Jennifer) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 08, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
May 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
May 09, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (av5)
#3
May 11, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
May 11, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than May 18, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support its assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than May 26, 2026 (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#6
May 18, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
May 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
May 18, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher David Bastian on behalf of Todd Blanche, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Bastian, Christopher)
#7
May 26, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#9
Jul 09, 2026
Brief
Main Document:
Brief
#10
Jul 10, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER. Respondents are entitled to judgment as a matter of law, and the 6 Motion for Summary Judgmentis GRANTED. The 1 petition is DISMISSED without prejudice. A final judgment will follow. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5)
#11
Jul 10, 2026
Judgment - Final
Main Document:
Judgment - Final
Parties
Mullin
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Nkembi
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