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Filed: August 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Ann Marie McIff Allen
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - under 28 U.S.C. 2241 with In Forma Pauperis request filed by Godfrey Simon Bundala. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Artieda Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Burman Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Salazar Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Salazar Declaration) (McMurray, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Aug 24, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. filed by Petitioner Godfrey Simon Bundala. (McMurray, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Atty)
#3
Aug 24, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support re Transfer or Deportation filed by Petitioner Godfrey Simon Bundala. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McMurray, Benjamin) Modified on 8/25/2026: removed repetitive entry text (alt) Modified on 8/25/2026 (alt). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Stay
#4
Aug 24, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Godfrey Simon Bundala (McMurray, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFICATE
#5
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: The Civil Cover Sheet is missing or incomplete. All civil actions presented for filing must be accompanied by a completed Civil Cover Sheet. See Local Rule DUCivR3-1(a)(2). Counsel must file a completed Civil Cover Sheet JS44 immediately. (faf) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
#6
Aug 24, 2026
Remark: Courtesy email regarding case filing sent to USAO duty attorney. (faf) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
#7
Aug 24, 2026
Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) Civil Summons may be issued electronically. Prepare the summons using the courts PDF version and email it to utdecf_clerk@utd.uscourts.gov for issuance, filed by Godfrey Simon Bundala. (McMurray, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Civil
#8
Aug 24, 2026
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Pursuant to DUCivR 83-2(a)(2), for the efficient administration of justice, this case is reassigned to District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen. Judge David Barlow no longer assigned to the case. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00779-AMA. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (jwt) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Aug 24, 2026
Judge David Barlow added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-00779-DBB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (faf)
#9
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE OF VIDEO HEARING: Status Conference set for 8/25/2026 at 02:00 PM in STGU- St George *virtual Court Via Zoom Conference* before District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen. Conference link will be emailed to counsel and court reporter by Outlook calendar invitation. Counsel may share the link with clients wishing to participate. All others (media, public, etc) may email chambers to obtain conference information. (pjd) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#10
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Carter on behalf of Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Carter, Danielle) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
NOTICE
#11
Aug 25, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen: Status Conference held on 8/25/2026. All parties present via zoom. Discussion held regarding service of documents for this case. Counsel visit offline, parties stipulate to order stated on record. Counsel, Danielle Carter to file stipulated order with the court. Court Adjourned. Attorney for Plaintiff: Benji McMurray, Attorney for Defendant: Danielle Carter. Court Reporter: Michelle Mallonee.(Time Start: 2:01:57, Time End: 2:49:15, Room 2B St. George ZOOM.)(jlh) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
#12
Aug 25, 2026
Interim ORDER for Bond Hearing and Status Report. Respondents are to provide Petitioner with a custody redetermination hearing before an Immigration Judge within 7 days, no later than 9/1/26. Respondents are enjoined from transferring Petitioner outside of either the District of UT or Sweetwater County Jail in WY prior to the hearing, so long as the hearing takes place as ordered within 7 days. Petitioner is to file a status report within 48 hours of the hearing. The Court will hold 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Emergency MOTION to Stay re Transfer or Deportation in abeyance until after the hearing takes place. Signed by District Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen on 8/25/26 (alt) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Bundala
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Leyva
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