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Case Information
Filed: August 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Michelle L. Peterson
Referred to:
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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:
September 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 24, 2026
PROPOSED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Makeikeli Kafoa. NEF sent to AUSA (Attachments: # 1 Application for Court-Appointed Counsel)(HH) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
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Proposed Document(s)
#2
Aug 26, 2026
Notice of Filing Deficiency re 1 Proposed Document(s). ***Action Required*** 2241/2254 Filing Fee Not Paid.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 9/25/2026 to correct IFP application cc Petitioner via USPS with blank habeas IFP (HH) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Case/IFP Deficiency Letter
#4
Sep 02, 2026
ADDITIONAL FILINGS re: (Court construes as) IFP Deficiency, etc., by Petitioner Makeikeli Kafoa. (TF) Modified on 9/4/2026 correct filing date (CDA). (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Praecipe-Other
#5
Sep 02, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Makeikeli Kafoa. (Attachments: # 1 Amended 2241 Habeas Petition, # 2 Amended 2241 Habeas Petition, # 3 Application for Court-Appointed Counsel, # 4 Financial Affidavit)(CDA) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Sep 03, 2026
CONSENT by all parties to proceed before a Magistrate Judge. Case remains assigned to Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (TF) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Sep 03, 2026
Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge
#6
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER GRANTING 5 LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS Signed by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson.(MIH)(cc Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
#7
Sep 08, 2026
2241 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Makeikeli Kafoa. (Attachments: # 1 AMENDED 2241 Petition 09.02.26, # 2 AMENDED 2241 Petition 09.02.26)(MIH) Modified on 9/9/2026 - regenerated NEF to cc: Immigration Habeas Service (LH). (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Sep 08, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Petitioner Makeikeli Kafoa. Noting Date 9/29/2026. (MIH) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
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Appoint Counsel
#9
Sep 09, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER DIRECTING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE WHY WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED (PRO SE PETITIONER) (cc: Immigration Habeas Service) Responses due by 9/23/2026, Replies due by 10/7/2026, by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (LH) (cc: Petitioner via USPS) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Immigration Habeas Scheduling Order
#10
Sep 10, 2026
RESPONSE by Petitioner Makeikeli Kafoa re 2 Case/IFP Deficiency Letter. (TF) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
Response (non motion)
#11
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katherine Grant Collins on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, ICE Field Office Director, MarkWayne Mullin, United States of America. (Collins, Katherine) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
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