Kabani v. Bondi et al
Plaintiff: Twinkle Kabani
Defendant: Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Joseph B. Edlow, Ricky Hamilton and Kash Patel
Case Number: 4:2026cv01280
Filed: February 17, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: David Hittner
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER. Pursuant to Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed on June 21, 2026, the above referenced case is hereby dismissed without prejudice as to all Defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Case terminated on 6/22/2026. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
June 21, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Dismissal as to All Parties by Twinkle Kabani, filed. (Lu, Lucy)
June 21, 2026 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Lucy Lu on behalf of Twinkle Kabani, filed. (Lu, Lucy)
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Other Responsive Pleading. Defendants have until August 5, 2026, to file an answer or other response. (Signed by Judge David Hittner) Parties notified. (jww4)
April 28, 2026 Filing 7 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Other Responsive Pleading by Pamela Bondi, Joseph B. Edlow, Ricky Hamilton, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/19/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Luong, Michelle)
February 18, 2026 Filing 6 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bkt4)
February 18, 2026 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Joseph B. Edlow, Ricky Hamilton, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (mew4)
February 18, 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. (bkt4)
February 17, 2026 Filing 4 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
February 17, 2026 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Twinkle Kabani, filed. (Slater, James)
February 17, 2026 Filing 2 Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Bondi, Joseph B. Edlow, Ricky Hamilton, Twinkle Kabani, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, U.S. Attorney's Office, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons to Joseph Edlow, #2 Proposed Summons to Ricky Hamilton, #3 Proposed Summons to Kristi Noem, #4 Proposed Summons to Kash Patel, #5 Proposed Summons to U.S. Attorney's Office) (Slater, James)
February 17, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION/COMPLAINT for Writ of Mandamus (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-35110958.) filed by Twinkle Kabani. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - I-360 Approval, #2 Exhibit 2 - I-485 Receipt, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Slater, James)

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Plaintiff: Twinkle Kabani
Represented By: James Murray Slater
Represented By: Lucy Xiaoyun Lu
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Defendant: Pamela Bondi
Represented By: Michelle Luong
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Defendant: Kristi Noem
Represented By: Michelle Luong
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Defendant: Joseph B. Edlow
Represented By: Michelle Luong
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Defendant: Ricky Hamilton
Represented By: Michelle Luong
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Defendant: Kash Patel
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