Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00623
Atim v. Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: June 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim. (dlr1) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/3/2026: # 1 Unredacted attachment) (dlr1). (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 03, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
#3
Jun 03, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/24/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Jun 03, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/24/2026. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Jun 03, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening. Party notified, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jun 03, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Jun 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jun 03, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (dlr1)
#8
Jun 04, 2026
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. ORDERED that by no later than June 15, 2026, Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner Nelson David Maldonado Mendezs request for a preliminary injunction 1, 3 ; and ORDERED that the parties shall attend a hearing on this matter on June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. by videoconference. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central standard time) on June 17, 2026, or by Order of the Court. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
Jun 05, 2026
Set/Reset Hearings & Other Court Settings
Jun 05, 2026
***Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 6/16/2026 at 01:30 PM by video before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (bce1)
#11
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 6/8/2026 re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (sac1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#12
Jun 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 6/8/2026 re: 7 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#13
Jun 12, 2026
MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document:
Intervene
#14
Jun 12, 2026
MOTION for Summary Judgment AND RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS AND REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Removal Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - ICE Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 3 - March 2025 Guidance on Third Country Removals, # 4 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document:
Summary Judgment
#15
Jun 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Jana Al-Akhras on behalf of Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (Al-Akhras, Jana) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#16
Jun 15, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 1:26-cv-00623 and Member Case No. 1:26-cv-00648 by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Consolidate Cases
#17
Jun 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Nadine Juweid on behalf of Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (Juweid, Nadine) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#18
Jun 16, 2026
ORDER denying 14 Motion for Summary Judgment. ORDERERD that the parties shall attend a hearing on September 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on Petitioner Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim's request for relief under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001); and ORDERED that by no later than September 8, 2026, Respondents shall file a statement regarding the status of Petitioner's removal.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
#19
Jun 16, 2026
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION terminating 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. ORDERED that Respondents may not remove Petitioner to a third country less than seven days after providing him with the notice of the country to which he will be removed; and ORDERED that Respondents shall comply with the notice and interview provisions of the March 2025 Guidance as to Petitioner, irrespective of whether the Secretary has determined that the country of removal has provided credible diplomatic assurances that aliens removed to that country will not be persecuted or tortured, and subject to the other requirements in this Order. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction
Jun 16, 2026
Motion Hearing
Jun 16, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
Jun 16, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Nadine Malik Juweid f/Petitioner; Eric Joel Drootman, AUSA, f/Respondents; (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 2:14-2:34]. MOTION HEARING held on 6/16/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed counsel re: 13 MOTION to Intervene and 16 Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 1:26-cv-623 and Member Case No. 1:26-cv-648; discussion held; motions granted. Case 1:26cv648 no longer live and future filings shall be made in 1:26cv623. Court addressed 14 Motion for Summary Judgment; arguments heard; motion denied. Court to issue preliminary injunction with the same protection contained in the TRO and deadline for Respondents to file an update re: removal status of petitioner. Court adjourned. (bce1)
Jun 16, 2026
ORAL ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE CASES: Lead Case No. 1:26cv623 and Member Case No. 1:26cv648; granting 16 Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 1:26-cv-00623 and Member Case No. 1:26-cv-00648. (by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
Jun 16, 2026
***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 9/8/2026; Motion Hearing set for 9/15/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (dlr1)
#20
Jun 24, 2026
REPLY to Response to 14 MOTION for Summary Judgment AND RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS AND REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, filed by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim. (edg1) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#21
Jul 13, 2026
Notice of change of address and MOTION to be transferred back to the Southern District of Texas by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/3/2026. (sac1) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#22
Jul 23, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (Juweid, Nadine) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#23
Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL to US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit re: 19 Preliminary Injunction,, by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#24
Aug 18, 2026
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal. The following Notice of Appeal and related motions are pending in the District Court: 23 Notice of Appeal, 21 MOTION request to be transferred back to the Southern District of Texas, 13 MOTION to Intervene, 16 Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Lead Case No. 1:26-cv-00623 and Member Case No. 1:26-cv-00648. Fee status: GOV. Reporter(s): Shelia Perales, filed. (Attachments: # 1 NOA) (bav1) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Filing of an Appeal (FORM,noticing) - Civil
#25
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Change of Address by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (dar1) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Change of Address
#26
Aug 18, 2026
Emergency Motion for Renewal of Temporary Restraining Order by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (dar1) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
Aug 18, 2026
Appeal Review Notes re: 23 Notice of Appeal. Fee status: GOV. The appellant is a U.S. government agency, and no fee is required.Hearings were held in the case. DKT13 transcript order form(s) due within 14 days of the filing of the notice of appeal. Number of DKT-13 Forms expected: 1, filed. (bav1)
Aug 18, 2026
Appeal Review Notes
#27
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER denying 26 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (edg1) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Aug 20, 2026
Consolidate Cases
#28
Aug 21, 2026
AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Eric J. Drootman for Transcript of Motion Hearing held on 6-16-26. Ordinary (30 days) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sheila Perales, filed. (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
AO435 Transcript Request
#29
Aug 31, 2026
TRANSCRIPT re: Motion Hearing held on June 16, 2026 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sheila Perales. Ordering Party Mr. Eric J. Drootman Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/30/2026., filed. (seh1) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Transcript
#30
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: 29 Transcript. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - (FORM, noticing)
#31
Sep 01, 2026
MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Petitioner's Third-Country Removal Claims by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Partial Summary Judgment
Sep 04, 2026
Notice of Assignment of USCA No. 26-40505 re: 23 Notice of Appeal, filed. (dar1)
#32
Sep 08, 2026
STATEMENT REGARDING PETITIONER'S REMOVAL by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - ICE Declaration) (Drootman, Eric) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
STATEMENT
#33
Sep 09, 2026
NOTICE of Change of Address by Maaz Suliman Hamed Atim, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Change of Address
#35
Sep 21, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#36
Sep 22, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#37
Sep 29, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#38
Sep 30, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Parties
Atim
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Warden, Port Isabel Detention Center
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