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Filed: August 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Brantley David Starr
Referred to:
David L. Horan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
September 02, 2026
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#1
Aug 28, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Ibrahim Fofanah Attorney Felix Luiggi Galvez added to party Ibrahim Fofanah(pty:pet) (Galvez, Felix) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#2
Aug 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ibrahim Fofanah. 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-16747252) 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) (Galvez, Felix) Modified on 8/28/2026 to add filing fee and receipt # (ctf). (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
Aug 28, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Ibrahim Fofanah. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Galvez, Felix) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#4
Aug 28, 2026
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS (Proposed Order) to 1 Motion for TRO by Petitioner Ibrahim Fofanah. (Galvez, Felix) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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ADDITIONAL
#5
Aug 28, 2026
Case Reassigned to Judge Brantley Starr per Special Order 3-359. Senior Judge David C Godbey no longer assigned to the case. (ctf) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
#6
Aug 28, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (ctf) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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New
#7
Aug 29, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner Ibrahim Fofanah's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) requesting that the Court "order his immediate release under the conditions of supervision in place before his unlawful re-detention." The Court DENIES Fofanah's TRO request. His habeas petition remains pending on an expedited basis. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 8/29/2026) (ctf) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
#8
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER REQUIRING SERVICE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas must file, by 10/27/2026 an answer, motion, or other response to the petition. And Petitioner may submit a reply brief to the Response within 30 days from the date of service of the Response. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 8/31/2026) (cea) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#9
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Markwayne Mullin, The Warden of the Prairieland Detention Center, David J Venturella. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Sep 02, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Todd Blanche, Robert Cerna, Markwayne Mullin, The Warden of the Prairieland Detention Center, David J Venturella. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
CERTIFICATE
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