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Filed: July 30, 2026
Assigned to:
David Lynn Russell
Referred to:
Chris M. Stephens
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ebenezer Allen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - A - USCIS Form I-797C, # 2 Exhibit 2 - B - USCIS prima facie determination, # 3 Exhibit 3 - C - USCIS prima facie extension, # 4 Exhibit 4 - D - USCIS Form I-765 approval notice, # 5 Exhibit 5 - E - Employment Authorization, # 6 Exhibit 6 - F - May 20, 2026 Order, # 7 Exhibit 7 - G - ICE Directive 11005.3, # 8 Exhibit 8 - H - Notice to Appear, # 9 Exhibit 9 - I - Immigration Judge's bond Order, # 10 Exhibit 10 - J - Misdemeanor judgment and dispoistion, # 11 Exhibit 11 - K - Former counsel's notice to ICE, # 12 Exhibit 12 - L - Current USCIS status evidence, # 13 Envelope)(alw) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 31, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Ebenezer Allen in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500018209 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (alw) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Receipt
#3
Jul 31, 2026
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#4
Jul 31, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 7/31/2026. (alw) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Aug 03, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Upon review of the Petition, it is clear Petitioner intended to include Respondents not currently reflected on the ECF Docket. Doc. 1 at 7. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to add the following Respondents to the docket: (1) Todd Lyons, Acting Director, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement; (2) Field Office Director, ICE San Francisco Field Office; (3) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (4) Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and (5) Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States.(ac) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
**Docket Annotation: Parties: Todd Lyons, Field Office Director, ICE San Francisco Field Office; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; (4) Markwayne Mullin, and (5) Todd Blanche added per order doc 5 (ac)
Aug 03, 2026
Order
Aug 03, 2026
Docket Annotation
#6
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than August 18, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 8/4/2026. (ac) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
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Order for Response
#7
Aug 18, 2026
Entry of Appearance
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Entry of Appearance
#8
Aug 18, 2026
Response to Non - Motion
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Response to Non - Motion
#9
Aug 28, 2026
Leave to File Reply
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Leave to File Reply
#10
Sep 18, 2026
Leave
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#11
Oct 23, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to
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#12
Oct 29, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The undersigned recommends that the Court DENY the Petition, Doc. 1, for habeas relief. This Report and Recommendation terminates the referral of this matter to the undersigned. Objections to R&R due by 11/13/2026. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 10/29/2026. (ac)