Chishty v. Mullin et al
Petitioner: Fareed Kamran Chishty
Respondent: Markwayne Mullin, Todd Lyons, Robert L. Cerna, Todd Blanche and Warden El Valle Detention Facility
Case Number: 1:2026cv00524
Filed: May 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Fernando Rodriguez
Referring Judge: Ignacio Torteya
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2026 Filing 5 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Fareed Kamran Chishty, filed. Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. Motion Docket Date 7/29/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1.USPS Certified Mail Receipt) (Sosa, Dianisa)
June 8, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Dianisa Erica Sosa on behalf of Fareed Kamran Chishty, filed. (Sosa, Dianisa)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order Referring Case to the United States Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya,III to conduct all proceedings. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1)
May 12, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (jrl1)
May 11, 2026 Filing 2 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
May 11, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35818114) filed by Fareed Kamran Chishty. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. Notice to Appear, #2 Exhibit 2. Notice of Custody Determination, #3 Exhibit 3. Order of the Immigration Judge, #4 Exhibit 4. Order of Supervision, #5 Exhibit 5. District Court Order, #6 Exhibit 6. Pakistani Embassy Letter, #7 Exhibit 7. I-130 Approval Notice, #8 Exhibit 8. Petitioners EAD, #9 Civil Cover Sheet) (Sandoval-Moshenberg, Simon)

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Petitioner: Fareed Kamran Chishty
Represented By: Simon Yehuda Sandoval-Moshenberg
Represented By: Dianisa Erica Sosa
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
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Respondent: Robert L. Cerna
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Respondent: Todd Blanche
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Respondent: Warden El Valle Detention Facility
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