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Case Information
Filed: October 15, 2026
Assigned to:
John A. Kazen
Referred to:
Christopher A. dos Santos
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Chikwere Davis-Ekeke. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Envelope) (sir5) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 15, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION to Proceed In District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (short form) by Chikwere Davis-Ekeke, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/5/2026. (sir5) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Oct 15, 2026
MOTION for Courtesy Electronic Notice to His Father's Email Address by Chikwere Davis-Ekeke, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (sir5) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#4
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (sir5) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Referring Case to Magistrate Judge (FORM)
#5
Oct 15, 2026
NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (sir5) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening (FORM, noticing)
#6
Oct 15, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Oct 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Oct 15, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (sir5)
#7
Oct 19, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Based upon a review of the Petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than October 26, 2026.1 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents should attach relevant evidence from Petitioners A-file to support their assertions of fact. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, he must do so no later than November 9, 2026 R(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#9
Oct 20, 2026
ORDER. Petitioner is ORDERED to file a supplement to his application, (Dkt. No. 2), no later than November 6, 2026. Failure to comply with this Courts Order may result in the denial of Petitioners Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#14
Oct 22, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Field Office Director. (Gaffney, Daniel) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#15
Oct 22, 2026
SEALED EXHIBITS TO RESPONSE re: 14 Response by Field Office Director, filed. (Gaffney, Daniel) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Sealed Exhibits
Oct 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance - USA (Govt Use Only)
Oct 22, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Terrence Gaffney on behalf of Field Office Director, filed. (Gaffney, Daniel)
#16
Oct 29, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned from Chikwere Davis Ekeke of 7 order re: 10 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 10/29/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
#17
Oct 30, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt Returned from Chikwere Davis Ekeke of 9 Order re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (scg5) (Entered: 10/30/2026)
Main Document:
Certified Mail Receipt Returned
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