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Filed: August 18, 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:
September 15, 2026
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#1
Aug 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Manoj Kumar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(kb) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 18, 2026
PREVIOUS Cases (kb) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Previous Cases
#3
Aug 19, 2026
ENTER ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge David L. Russell for all further proceedings. Judge Timothy D DeGiusti no longer assigned to case. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 08/19/2026. (kb) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Order Reassigning Case
#4
Aug 19, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 08/19/2026. (kb) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#5
Aug 19, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Manoj Kumar in the amount of $5, receipt number 500019636 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (jsg) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Receipt
#6
Aug 19, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Nicholas Ratkowski on behalf of Manoj Kumar (Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Entry of Appearance
#7
Aug 19, 2026
MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement by Manoj Kumar. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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Miscellaneous Relief
#8
Aug 20, 2026
AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Amended) filed by Manoj Kumar.(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Amended)
#9
Aug 21, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Before the Court is Petitioner's motion, Doc. 7, seeking a waiver of the requirement under Local Civil Rule 83.3 that non-resident counsel associate with local counsel. The Court has discretion to waive this requirement if non-resident counsel establishes "financial hardship, special qualifications of non-resident counsel, or other good cause," and "certifies familiarity with the local civil court rules." LCvR83.3(c). Counsel presents good cause and represents having special qualifications for handling this matter and familiarity with the Court's local civil rules. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. (ac) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Aug 21, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Aug 24, 2026
ORDER for Response re 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Amended). Not later than September 8, 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 8/24/2026. (ac) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Order for Response
#11
Sep 08, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Tanner Herrmann on behalf of Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Herrmann, Tanner) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Entry of Appearance
#12
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss the Petition by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Herrmann, Tanner) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Dismiss
#13
Sep 15, 2026
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