Jabarkhel v. Frink et al
Petitioner: Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel
Respondent: Martin L. Frink, Matthew W. Baker, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Daren K. Margolin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department Of Justice and Executive Office For Immigration Review
Case Number: 4:2026cv02359
Filed: March 24, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: George C Hanks
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
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER FOR EXPEDITED ANSWER. Re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #5 Amended Complaint (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.)The warden or the proper respondent must file an answer or other appropriate responsive pleading within ten days after the date of service. (Signed by Judge George C Hanks, Jr) Parties notified. (glc4)
April 24, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Related Case by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Rizvi, Farha)
April 6, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Errata re: #5 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., #6 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel, filed. (anc4)
March 30, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/20/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (ndb3)
March 30, 2026 Filing 5 AMENDED PETITION against Martin L. Frink filed by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel. Related document: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel. (ndb3)
March 24, 2026 Filing 4 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (bsg4)
March 24, 2026 Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
March 24, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/14/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rizvi, Farha)
March 24, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BTXSDC-35401683) filed by Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment 1 to Civil Cover Sheet) (Rizvi, Farha)
March 24, 2026 Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo 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. (bsg4)

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Petitioner: Muhammad Iqbal Jabarkhel
Represented By: Farha Butool Rizvi
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Respondent: Martin L. Frink
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Respondent: Matthew W. Baker
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Respondent: Todd Lyons
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Respondent: Kristi Noem
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Respondent: Pamela Bondi
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Respondent: Daren K. Margolin
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Respondent: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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