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Case Information
Filed: January 13, 2026
Assigned to:
James E. Kinkeade
Referred to:
David L. Horan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: January 28, 2026
Last Activity:
February 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Felix Rico Cordova. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16116310) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Dobbs, Jered) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Felix Rico Cordova. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Dobbs, Jered) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#3
Jan 13, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Felix Rico Cordova with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Dobbs, Jered) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#4
Jan 13, 2026
Case Reasigned to Judge Ed Kinkeade per SO 3-358. Senior Judge David C Godbey no longer assigned to the case. (cea) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
Jan 13, 2026
Case Referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (cea)
#5
Jan 14, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (cea) Modified on 1/14/2026 (cea). (Entered: 01/14/2026)
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New
#6
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER: The government must file a response to Petitioner Felix Rico Cordova's petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction [Dkt. Nos. 1 & 3] by January 22, 2026. And Petitioner may file a reply brief by January 28, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Ed Kinkeade on 1/14/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Jan 14, 2026
Case Referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (frw)
Jan 14, 2026
Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
#7
Jan 15, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#8
Jan 15, 2026
Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
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Cert. Of Interested Persons/Disclosure Statement
#9
Jan 22, 2026
Response/Objection
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Response/Objection
#10
Jan 22, 2026
Appendix in Support
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Appendix in Support
#11
Jan 28, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#12
Jan 28, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order
#14
Feb 03, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
Parties
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Rico Cordova
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