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Case Information
Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to:
John Watson Lungstrum
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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 16, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Sean Kierk Patrick Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (smnd) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 2026
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Sean Kierk Patrick Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Envelope) (smnd) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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Supplement
#3
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Sean Kierk Patrick Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (smnd) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis Prisoner Case
#4
Jul 16, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY re 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis mailed to pro se party Sean Kierk Patrick Thomas by regular mail. Response deadline 8/17/2026. (smnd) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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Notice of Deficiency - Prisoner Case
Jul 16, 2026
HABEAS FILING FEE PAID: in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number 200002780. (lgb)
Jul 16, 2026
Filing Fee Paid
#5
Jul 17, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
#6
Jul 21, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#7
Jul 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Jul 23, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Prisoner Case)
#9
Aug 17, 2026
Response
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Response
#10
Sep 08, 2026
Traverse
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Traverse
#11
Sep 15, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ENTERED: The petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is hereby granted in part. Respondents are ordered either to release petitioner or to ensure that petitioner receives a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) on or before September 28, 2026, and they are further ordered to provide notice to this Court when such relief has been given. The Court denies any request for other relief. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 09/15/2026. Mailed to pro se party Sean Kierk Patrick Thomas by regular mail. (smnd) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/15/2026: # 1 Corrected Memorandum and Order) (smnd).
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Memorandum & Order - DO NOT USE TO RULE ON MOTIONS
#12
Sep 15, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Thomas
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U.S. Attorney General
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