Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00778

Hassani v. Vergara

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Case Information

Filed: July 17, 2026
Assigned to: Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to: Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-36367584) filed by Mohammad Hassani. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Order) (Heinrich, Andrew) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 17, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jul 20, 2026
Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Mohammad Hassani, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Counsel, # 3 Proposed Order) (Heinrich, Andrew) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jul 20, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (sac1)
#4
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III, to conduct all pretrial proceedings, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (rgd1) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER denying 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) The clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this Order upon Respondents in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER entered. The Government is ORDERED to file a response to Hassani's § 2241 Petition on or before September 15, 2026. If Hassani wishes to file a reply to the Government's response, he must do so within 7 days of receiving the Government's response. re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 9/15/2026. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (bav1) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
Sep 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barbara De Pena on behalf of Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara, filed. (De Pena, Barbara)
#9
Sep 14, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Miguel Vergara. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit IJ Order, # 4 Exhibit BIA Denial of Appeal, # 5 Exhibit Declaration, # 6 Proposed Order) (De Pena, Barbara) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#10
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Olivia Natale on behalf of Mohammad Hassani, filed. (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#11
Sep 18, 2026
REPLY in Support of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Mohammad Hassani. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Natale, Olivia) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Reply