Almerhej v. Venegas
Petitioner: Rahaf Almerhej
Respondent: Francisco Venegas, Warden, El Valle Detention Center and United States of America
Case Number: 26-40297
Filed: May 20, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainees
Docket Report

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May 21, 2026 Filing 15 COURT ORDER denying Motion for injunction pending appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Rahaf Almerhej [ # 4 ]; denying Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Rahaf Almerhej [ # 4 ] [ # 4 ] [ # 4 ] [15]. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellant's motions to (1) grant this emergency motion; (2) proceed in forma pauperis on appeal; (3) vacate or reject the district court's certification that the appeal is not taken in good faith; (4) hold that the appeal presents serious and non-frivolous constitutional and habeas issues; (5) order Respondents to respond within 48 hours to these motions; (6) grant immediate release from ICE custody pending appeal; (7) alternatively, order immediate bond, parole, supervised release, an individualized custody hearing, or any other custody relief necessary to allow urgent outside medical care; (8) appoint counsel or refer the matter for emergency pro bono counsel if available; and (9) grant any further relief necessary to preserve meaningful appellate review and prevent irreparable harm are DENIED. Fee due on 06/05/2026 for Appellant Rahaf Almerhej. [15] [26-40297] (SH) [Entered: 05/21/2026 04:05 PM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 4 MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Rahaf Almerhej for injunction pending appeal [4], to expedite the appeal [4], to proceed in forma pauperis, [4] to appoint counsel [4]. Affidavit due on 06/10/2026 for Appellant Rahaf Almerhej. [26-40297] (SH) [Entered: 05/20/2026 11:11 AM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 3 FILING FEE IS REQUIRED. Fee due on 06/04/2026 for Appellant Rahaf Almerhej [26-40297] (AMD) [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:55 AM]
May 20, 2026 Filing 1 PRISONER CASE WITHOUT COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Ms. Rahaf Almerhej [26-40297] (AMD) [Entered: 05/20/2026 08:53 AM]

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Petitioner: Rahaf Almerhej
Represented By: Rahaf Almerhej
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Respondent: Francisco Venegas, Warden, El Valle Detention Center
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Respondent: United States of America
Represented By: Alexander Roland McDonough
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