Taffesse v. Blanche et al
| KASSAHUN SAMSON TAFESSE |
| Todd Blanche, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Todd Lyons, Darren K. Margolin, Daren R. Kusser and Warden |
| 5:2026cv00699 |
| April 17, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Diana Saldana |
| Christopher dos Santos |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa |
| None |
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| Filing 11 RESPONSE in Opposition to #10 MOTION to Enforce Court's Order Granting Habeas as to #8 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, filed by Todd Blanche, Daren R. Kusser, Todd Lyons, Darren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin. (Drootman, Eric) |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Enforce Court's Order Granting Habeas as to #8 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,, Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,, by Kassahun Samson Tafesse, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/30/2026. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Index of Exhibits, #2 Exhibit A - DHS Bond Hearing Request, #3 Exhibit B - IJ Bond Scheduling Order, #4 Exhibit C - Motion for Untimely Filing & Order Granting, #5 Exhibit D - Petitioner's Supporting Bond Documents, #6 Exhibit E - IJ Order Denying Bond, #7 Exhibit F - ECAS Capture of Bond Docket, #8 Exhibit G - Affidavit of Attorney Mohmmed Omer, #9 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Gebremeskel, Marron) |
| Filing 9 STATUS REPORT by Todd Blanche, Daren R. Kusser, Todd Lyons, Darren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Immigration Judge's Bond Hearing Order) (Drootman, Eric) |
Filing 8
ORDER Petitioner's #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, is GRANTED IN PART. Petitioner's #2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, and Request for Hearing, is DENIED as moot. Respondents' #6 Motion for Summary Judgment, is DENIED. Respondents are ORDERED to provide Petitioner with an individualized custody review before an immigration judge at which the Government bears the burden of proving, by clear and convincing evidence, that Petitioner presents a risk of flight or a danger to the community. Respondents must provide this hearing within 7 days of the issuance of this Order, or else Respondents must release Petitioner. Respondents are ORDERED to submit a status report informing the Court of the result of the hearing and Petitioners custody status within 8 days of the issuance of this Order.(Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (ges5)
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| Filing 7 RESPONSE to #6 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Kassahun Samson Tafesse. (Gebremeskel, Marron) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Todd Blanche, Daren R. Kusser, Todd Lyons, Darren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/12/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Form I-213 Redacted, #2 Proposed Order) (Drootman, Eric) |
| NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Eric Joel Drootman on behalf of Todd Blanche, Daren R. Kusser, Todd Lyons, Darren K. Margolin, Markwayne Mullin, filed. (Drootman, Eric) |
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Filing 5
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (egg5)
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Filing 4
ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). Respondents are hereby ORDERED to show cause and submit a response to the Habeas Petition, (Dkt. 1), and Motion for TRO, (Dkt. 2), and serve it on Petitioner no later than April 24, 2026, which is between the three-to-twenty-day time period contemplated by 28 U.S.C. 2243. The Court advises the Respondents that if no response is received, the Court may treat the petition as unopposed. Petitioner is ORDERED to submit a reply to Respondents Response on or before April 27, 2026.The Clerk is also DIRECTED to e-mail a copy of the Petition, (Dkt. 1), the Motion for TRO, (Dkt. 2), and this Order to the following email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (rlt5)
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| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (clr5) |
| Filing 3 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by KASSAHUN SAMSON TAFESSE, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Setting Hearing) (Gebremeskel, Marron) |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35620903) filed by KASSAHUN SAMSON TAFESSE. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Supplement Index of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit H, #11 Exhibit I, #12 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause) (Gebremeskel, Marron) |
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