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Filed: September 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Joe L. Heaton
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 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Chunping Lin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - EOIR Case Status, # 2 Exhibit B - Marriage License, # 3 Exhibit C - US Passport of Spouse, # 4 Exhibit D - Birth Certificate of US Citizen Child, # 5 Exhibit E - I-130 Filing Receipt, # 6 Exhibit F - Marriage and Divorce Documents, # 7 Exhibit G - ICE Detainee Locator, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet)(alw) (Entered: 09/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 13, 2026
NO PREVIOUS Cases (alw) (Entered: 09/13/2026)
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#3
Sep 15, 2026
ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 9/15/2026. (alw) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#4
Sep 15, 2026
ENTRY of Appearance by Steven F Langer on behalf of Chunping Lin (Langer, Steven) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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Entry of Appearance
#5
Sep 16, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. The filing fee in this case has not yet been paid. If the fee is not paid, or a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is not filed, within 3 business days of the initiation of the case, the matter may be subject to dismissal without prejudice.(ac) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#6
Sep 16, 2026
(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner is not admitted to practice before this court and must file an application to be admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(g). Counsel shall do so not later than September 18, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#7
Sep 16, 2026
Receipt for Money Received from Chunping Lin in the amount of $5, receipt number 500020211 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (jsg) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
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Receipt
Sep 16, 2026
Order
#8
Sep 17, 2026
ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than October 1, 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 9/17/2026. (ac) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Order for Response
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