Sandhu v. Warden, Eden Detention Center et al
| Viney Sandhu |
| Warden, Eden Detention Center, Field Office Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons and Kristi Noem |
| 6:2026cv00327 |
| September 9, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| James Wesley Hendrix |
| Prisoner Pet/Habeas Corpus: Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| None |
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Filing 7
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than September 30, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents answer by no later than October 14, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on September 11, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Courts resolution of the petitioners habeas petition (Dkt. No. #1 ). The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant U.S. Attorney. Tami C Parker-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ added for respondents. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 9/10/2026) (ada)
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Filing 6
ORDER. Petitioner Viney Sandhu, an immigrant detainee proceeding with the assistance of counsel, filed an emergency motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. Dkt. No. #2 . The emergency motion is denied. This habeas petition remains pending, and the Court will enter a separate order requiring an answer from the respondent and setting a briefing schedule. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 9/10/2026) (ada)
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| Filing 5 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) |
| Filing 4 ELECTRONIC ORDER transferring case to the San Angelo Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas for further proceedings. Petitioner is confined in the Eden Detention Center in Concho County, Texas, and he challenges his continued immigration detention under 28 U.S.C. 2241. The Eden Detention Center is located in the San Angelo Division. See 28 U.S.C. 124(a)(4). Thus, the Court transfers this action to the San Angelo Division under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), 1406, where venue is proper. |
| Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (skh) |
| NEW CASE NUMBER 6:26-cv-327 has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 1:26-cv-00447-H. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (rekc) |
| Filing 2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Viney Sandhu with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Declaration(s), #3 Declaration(s)) (Khatri, Himanshu) |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Viney Sandhu. 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-16776180) 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. (Khatri, Himanshu) |
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