Southern District of Georgia • 5:26-cv-00854
Seck v. Folkston ICE Processing Center
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: October 06, 2026
Last Activity:
October 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Modou Seck. (jlh) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 27, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. If action is required, after 14 days of noncompliance a notice will be submitted to a judicial officer for possible sanctions, to include dismissal. (Set/Reset Deadlines: Deficiency Notice Compliance due by 8/10/2026.) (jlh) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#3
Jul 27, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Fee Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Set/Reset Deadlines: Compliance due by 8/17/2026.) (Attachment: # 1 IFP Short Form - AO 240.) (jlh) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Warden-Respondent must file an answer to the Petition within 7 business days of the date of this Order. (Show Cause Response due by 8/11/2026.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 7/31/2026. (amd) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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ORDER
Jul 31, 2026
Filing fee payment received: $ 5.00, receipt number 400003571. (mcm)
#5
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE of Filing of Signature Page by Modou Seck re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (mcm) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE of Filing by Modou Seck. (mcm) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
Aug 11, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss by Folkston ICE Processing Center. Responses due by 8/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Blanchard, Jason) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
MOTION
#8
Aug 11, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Modou Seck filed by Folkston ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Blanchard, Jason) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
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RESPONSE
Aug 11, 2026
MOTIONS REFERRED: 7 MOTION to Dismiss. (jsh)
#9
Sep 02, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court Orders Petitioner to show cause why the Court should not grant Respondent's Motion as unopposed and dismiss this cause of action based on Petitioner's failure to follow this Court's Orders and Local Rules on or before September 12, 2026. (Show Cause Response due by 9/12/2026.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 9/2/2026. (jsh) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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ORDER
#10
Oct 06, 2026
ORDER granting as unopposed 7 Motion to Dismiss, dismissing without prejudice Petitioner's 28 USC § 2241 Petition for failure to follow the Court's order, directing the Clerk to close this case and enter the appropriate judgment of dismissal, and denying Petitioner leave to appeal in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 10/06/2026. (vbo) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
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ORDER granting as unopposed 7 Motion to Dismiss, dismissing without prejudice Petitioner's 28 USC § 2241 Petition for failure to follow the Court's order, directing the Clerk to close this case and enter the appropriate judgment of dismissal, and denying Petitioner leave to appeal in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 10/06/2026. (vbo)
#11
Oct 06, 2026
JUDGMENT in accordance with the Order entered 10/6/2026, Respondent's motion to dismiss is granted as unopposed, and Petitioner's 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is dismissed without prejudice. Additionally, Petitioner is denied in forma pauperis status on appeal. This case stands closed. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 10/6/2026. (amd) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
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JUDGMENT in accordance with the Order entered 10/6/2026, Respondent's motion to dismiss is granted as unopposed, and Petitioner's 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition is dismissed without prejudice. Additionally, Petitioner is denied in forma pauperis status on appeal. This case stands closed. Signed by Judge Lisa G. Wood on 10/6/2026. (amd)
Parties
Folkston ICE Processing Center
Party
Seck
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