Bahadur Kusari v. Cole/ ICE
Petitioner: Karna Bahadur Kusari and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Respondent: Warden D.C Cole/ ICE
Case Number: 5:2026cv01169
Filed: June 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Nelva Gonzales Ramos
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
August 26, 2026 Filing 17 ADVISORY ON FORTHCOMING REMOVAL by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. (Drootman, Eric)
August 10, 2026 Filing 16 NOTICE of Reassignment to Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos by agreement of the judges. Deadlines in scheduling orders remain in effect, and all court settings are vacated. Judge John A Kazen and Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos no longer assigned to the case. Parties notified, filed. (jgr5)
July 22, 2026 Filing 15 RESPONSE to #11 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Karna Bahadur Kusari. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (vm5)
July 17, 2026 Filing 14 Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 07/10/2026 re: 12 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5)
July 10, 2026 Filing 13 Certified Mail Receipt Returned, executed on 07/06/2026 re: 8 Document(s) Sent - receipt attached, access restricted to court users for privacy reasons -, filed. (rlt5)
July 2, 2026 Filing 11 Intervenor, The United States of America's Motion for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/23/2026. (rlt5)
July 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #6 Motion to Intervene. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the United States of Americas Motion to Intervene. (Dkt. No. 6). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to docket the United States Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 6-1), and its attachments (Dkt. Nos. 6-2, 6-3, 6-4).The Clerk of Court is also DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order and the United States Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 6-1), and its attachments (Dkt. Nos. 6-2, 6-3, 6-4), via certified mail to Pro Se Petitioner at Rio Grande Detention Center, 1001 San Rio Blvd., Laredo, TX 78046.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher Dos Santos) Parties notified. (rlt5) Modified on 7/2/2026 (rlt5).
July 1, 2026 Filing 6 MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/22/2026. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Motion for Summary Judgment, #2 Exhibit 2 - BIA Decision, #3 Exhibit 3 - Immigration Judge Decision, #4 Proposed Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, #5 Proposed Order on Motion to Intervene) (Drootman, Eric)
June 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve the Petition, (Dkt. No. 1), and this Order on the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas by electronic mail at [email protected]. Respondents will not be served further notice of activity on this docket automatically. Instead, they must arrange to monitor the docket themselves, either by automatic electronic service or otherwise.The Clerk is further DIRECTED to mail this Order to Petitioner via regular mail and any receipted means to his address on file with the Court: Rio Grande Detention Center, 1001 San Rio Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78046.Additionally, Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioner and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least seven (7) days before any such transfer. The parties are further ORDERED to notify the Court if Petitioner is released from custody for any reason while the petition is pending.(Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (rlt5)
June 30, 2026 Filing 4 Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, )
June 30, 2026 Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002275, filed. (eg5)
June 29, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (tat5)
June 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (tat5)
June 29, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Karna Bahadur Kusari. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (tat5)
June 29, 2026 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. (tat5) Modified on 6/30/2026 (tat5).

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Represented By: Eric Joel Drootman
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