Basnet v. Bradford et al
Petitioner: Gopal Basnet
Respondent: Brett A. Bradford, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi and Raymond Thompson
Case Number: 4:2026cv01245
Filed: February 16, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Lee H Rosenthal
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
April 1, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Intent to Remove Petitioner by Pamela Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Cullom, Christina)
March 10, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to Reply to Response by Gopal Basnet, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/31/2026. (Adhikari, Laxman)
March 2, 2026 Filing 7 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus , filed by Pamela Bondi, Brett A. Bradford, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (Cullom, Christina)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER TO ANSWER Re: #1 . The proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within five days after the date of service and must forward a copy to the petitioner's counsel. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4)
February 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Laxman Adhikari to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. (Signed by Judge Lee H Rosenthal) Parties notified. (gmh4)
February 17, 2026 Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (jm4)
February 17, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Peter Bray randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (jm4)
February 16, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
February 16, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Laxman Adhikari (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-35101848) by Gopal Basnet, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/9/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (Jaimes, Maria)
February 16, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35101833) filed by Gopal Basnet. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration and Exhibits 1-6, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Jaimes, Maria)

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Petitioner: Gopal Basnet
Represented By: Laxman Adhikari
Represented By: Maria Nereida Jaimes
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Respondent: Brett A. Bradford
Represented By: Christina Elizabeth Cullom
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
Represented By: Christina Elizabeth Cullom
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Christina Elizabeth Cullom
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Respondent: Pamela Bondi
Represented By: Christina Elizabeth Cullom
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Respondent: Raymond Thompson
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