Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-02034

#1

Jun 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Liang Xia. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16547382) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet CCS) (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#2

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Sue Eckholm on behalf of Liang Xia. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#3

Jun 18, 2026

MOTION Waive Local Counsel re 2 Notice of Attorney Appearance filed by Liang Xia (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit(s) Affidavit of Counsel, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Eckholm, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#4

Jun 18, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (axm) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#5

Jul 14, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING SERVICE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The United States Attorney's Office, on behalf of Respondents, must file, by 9/14/2026, an answer, motion, or other response to the petition. Petitioner may submit a reply brief to the Response by 10/14/2026. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/14/2026) (ykp) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#6

Jul 14, 2026

***DISREGARD/ENTERED IN ERROR***Order and Notice of Deficiency: Liang Xia must address the following deficiency: It appears that counsel for Petitioner fails to meet the local-counsel requirements. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 8/14/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/14/2026) (ykp) Modified on 7/15/2026 (ykp). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#7

Jul 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER:It has come to the Court's attention that Elizabeth Sue Eckholm is not admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.By August 4, 2026, Elizabeth Sue Eckholm must either become admitted to practice in this District, see Local Civil Rule 83.7, or move the Court to be admitted pro hac vice, see Local Civil Rule 83.9(b).(Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/15/2026.) (mcrd) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Order