Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-02829

#1

Aug 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16726924) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Earthman, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#2

Aug 22, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)) (Earthman, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#3

Aug 22, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Toliver (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver. (axm) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#4

Aug 22, 2026

ORDER: It is ORDERED that Respondents, or any officer, agent, servant, employee, attorney, or representative acting on behalf of Respondents, shall not take any further action or steps to deport or remove Petitioner from the United States to another country, territory, or foreign territory, to transfer Petitioner from the Prairieland Detention Center to any other facility, or to circumvent the provisions of this Order pending further order of the Court. Counsel for Petitioner is DIRECTED to notify the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas of his lawsuit and of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/22/2026) (axm) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#5

Aug 22, 2026

ORDER denying 2 Motion for TRO. The Court DENIES the Motion. The Court's separate Order temporarily staying Petitioner's transfer outside of the Northern District of Texas remains in effect pending further order of the Court. The Petition remains pending. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/22/2026) (frw) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#6

Aug 22, 2026

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16727166) filed by Emmanuel Omowaiye (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing)Attorney Amanda Waterhouse added to party Emmanuel Omowaiye(pty:pet) (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

#7

Aug 26, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 6 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Amanda Waterhouse. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 8/26/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#8

Aug 26, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Emmanuel Omowaiye re 5 Order on Motion for TRO, 4 Order,, 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,, (Waterhouse, Amanda) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

#9

Sep 04, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SCREENING AND STANDING ORDER. Judicial screening of this case is pending. See Rule 1(b) and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 habeas cases. The Court will order Respondent to file an answer, if necessary, after screening is complete. It is therefore ORDERED that (1) no motions for appointment of counsel shall be filed until the Court has completed the screening process, (2) all discovery in this case is stayed until Respondent is ordered to file an answer or until further order of the court, (3) no amendments or supplements to the habeas corpus petition shall be filed without prior Court approval, and (4) any motion to amend the habeas petition must be accompanied by a complete proposed amended petition on the required form. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner must promptly notify the Court in writing of any change of address by filing a written Notice of Change of Address with the Clerk of the Court. Failure to provide updated address information may result in the dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute or follow court order under Fed. R. Civ. 41(b). (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Renee Harris Toliver on 9/4/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Order

#10

Sep 15, 2026

Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer