Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00883
Kamali v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: May 11, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Brian C. Bajew
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Hassan Kamali. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4) (aav5) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
May 11, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Hassan Kamali, filed. Motions referred to Brian C Bajew. Motion Docket Date 6/1/2026. (aav5) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Appointment
#2
May 12, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (aav5) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
May 12, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (aav5) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
May 12, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
May 12, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)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 19,2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than May 26, 2026. Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (egg5) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Order
May 12, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002094, filed. (eg5)
May 12, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (aav5)
May 12, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
May 12, 2026
Filing Fee Received
May 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
#8
May 19, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#9
May 29, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#10
Jul 07, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#11
Jul 07, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Jul 08, 2026
Order
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Order
#13
Jul 13, 2026
Advisory
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Advisory
#14
Jul 24, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Kamali
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