Abdul v. Department of Homeland Security, et al
Petitioner: Basit Abdul
Respondent: Department of Homeland Security, et al
Case Number: 5:2026cv01583
Filed: September 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Diana Saldana
Referring Judge: Christopher dos Santos
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
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September 8, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE to Pro Se Litigant of Case Opening, with Notice Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. Party notified, filed. (bm5)
September 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos. (Signed by Judge Diana Saldana) Parties notified. (bm5)
September 8, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) filed by Basil Abdul. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope) (bm5)
September 8, 2026 Filing Fee Filing fee: $5.00 re: #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, receipt number 500002598, filed. (eg5)
September 8, 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. (bm5)

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