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Filed: January 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 15, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Walter Omar Alfaro Cruz.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition)(ALZ) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jan 15, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Walter Omar Alfaro Cruz, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00080-APG-BNW. (ALZ) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Jan 15, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Jan 15, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. (AMMi)
#3
Jan 22, 2026
Motion Appointment of Counsel
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Motion Appointment of Counsel
#4
Jan 23, 2026
Order AND Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order AND Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Jan 23, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#6
Jan 26, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Jan 28, 2026
USM Return
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USM Return
#8
Jan 30, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#9
Feb 03, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Feb 13, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#11
Feb 17, 2026
Order Reassign Judge
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Order Reassign Judge
#12
Feb 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/17/2026.On February 17, 2026, this matter was transferred to the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. See ECF No. 11 . Since then, the Court has reviewed the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 10 ) and finds that it warrants expedited consideration.Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents now have up to, and including, February 21, 2026, to respond to the Petition. Petitioner now has up to, and including, February 25, 2026, to reply. To be clear, this Order supersedes the prior schedule set by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon. See ECF No. 4 at 3. With that being said, all other aspects of Chief Judge Gordon's January 23, 2026, Order remain in effect.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to revise the docket to reflect the proper parties in this case, as updated by Petitioner's amended application for a writ of habeas corpus (ECF No. 10 ).(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLQ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Minute Order
#13
Feb 19, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#14
Feb 19, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#15
Feb 20, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/20/2026.Before the Court is the Parties' Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time (ECF No. 14 ). The Court has reviewed the Stipulation and finds good cause for granting it.Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Parties' Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time (ECF No. 14 ) is GRANTED. Respondents now have up to, and including, February 23, 2026, to respond. Petitioner now has up to, and including, February 26, 2026, to reply.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLQ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Feb 20, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#16
Feb 23, 2026
Response
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Response
Parties
Alfaro Cruz
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Bondi
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