Southern District of Georgia • 5:26-cv-00826

#1

Jul 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AGASDC-4400101.), filed by Hamed Afsar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Petitioner Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 2- Service MOU)(Beno-Valencia, Kathrine) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#2

Jul 15, 2026

ORDER directing the Warden-Respondent to file an answer to the 1 Petition within 7 business days of the date of this Order. Folkston ICE Processing Center answer due 7/24/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 07/15/2026. (jlh) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#3

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Hamed Afsar. Responses due by 8/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-Certification in Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit 2-Certificate of Good Standing)(Beno-Valencia, Kathrine) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#4

Jul 24, 2026

ANSWER/ RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden Folkston D Ray ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Patrick, Bradford) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

MOTIONS REFERRED: 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, PRO HAC VICE PAID by Kathrine Elaine Beno-Valencia for Hamed Afsar. Amount $200.00, Receipt # AGASDC-4410243, Date: 07/24/2026. (jlh) (Entered: 07/24/2026) (thb)

Jul 24, 2026

PRO HAC VICE PAID by Kathrine Elaine Beno-Valencia for Hamed Afsar. Amount $200.00, Receipt # AGASDC-4410243, Date: 07/24/2026. (jlh)

#5

Jul 27, 2026

RESPONSE to 4 Response to Habeas Petition filed by Warden Folkston D Ray ICE Processing Center filed by Hamed Afsar. (Beno-Valencia, Kathrine) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/13/2026 03:00 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. Dial-in instructions will be provided by Courtroom Deputy prior to scheduled call. (KM)

#6

Aug 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Vickie Rusek. Kathrine Beno-Valencia has entered an appearance in this case and vouches to satisfy the obligations of local counsel. Local R. 83.4. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on August 4, 2026. (edd) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#11

Sep 14, 2026

ORDER granting in part Petitioner's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, ordering Respondent to release Petitioner from custody as quickly as possible, but no later than within seven (7) days of this Order, and directing the Clerk of Court to close this case and enter the appropriate judgment. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 09/14/2026. (jlh)