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Case Information
Filed: July 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Diana Saldana
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Mahamadou Gassama. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Envelope) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 20, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Mahamadou Gassama, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Appointment
#3
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#4
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (jb5) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#5
Jul 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#6
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)Respondents are Ordered to Show Cause and submit a Response to the habeas petition by 7/28/2026. Petitioner is permitted to submit a reply on or before 8/4/2026. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) (Attachments: # 1 DE 2 ) Parties notified. (jrm2) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Sylvester Ortega, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002379, filed. (eg5)
Jul 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (jb5)
Jul 21, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Jul 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Jul 21, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
Jul 24, 2026
Summary Judgment
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Summary Judgment
#10
Aug 03, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#11
Aug 04, 2026
Order
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Order
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Blanche
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Gassama
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