Sao v. Mayorkas et al
Petitioner: Ra Sao
Respondent: Alejandro Mayorkas and Field Office Director, Dallas ICE
Case Number: 3:2026cv00261
Filed: February 2, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Ada Brown
Referring Judge: Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Immigration: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal (Doc. #3 ), is SUMMARILY DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE PREJUDICE. A certificate of appealability (COA) is not required for a federal immigration detainee to appeal the denial of relief under 28 U.S.C. 2241. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to close this case and transmit a copy of this judgment to the petitioner. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 2/5/2026) (kcr)
February 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: The Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal (Doc. #3 ), is summarily DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. See Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. In light of this dismissal, the Court also DENIES AS MOOT Sao's request to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. #4 ). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 2/5/2026) (kcr)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal filed by Ra Sao. (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Ra Sao. (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ra Sao. 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. (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (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 McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (knb)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1, 2. Mon Feb 2 12:09:38 CST 2026 (crt)
February 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Judge Ada Brown added. Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater no longer assigned to case. (ali)

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