Southern District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00063

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Jan 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34876228) filed by FRANCISCO ANTONIO ARGUETA SORTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT 2) (Donahue, Timothy) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Jan 15, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (scg5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 15, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Brian C. Bajew randomly selected to receive referrals. An order or notice of referral of case or motion to follow. (scg5)

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Jan 16, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Jan 16, 2026

ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner's 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based upon a review of the petition, the Court ORDERS Respondents to file a response to the petition and serve their response on Petitioner no later than 1/23/2026. 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply, they must do so no later than1/28/2026. Petitioner and Respondents are ORDERED to file an advisory or otherwise address in their responsive briefing whether Petitioner is a class member andthe effect, if any, of the class certification and declaratory relief. The Respondents should address whether the Petitioner is a class member and the effect of class certification and declaratory relief in their Response. Petitioner and Respondents should file their advisory briefing with the Court on this issue by 1/23/2026. Respondents are ORDERED to notify Petitioners counsel and the Court of any anticipated or planned transfer or removal of Petitioner outside of the Southern District of Texas at least five (5) days before any such transfer. (Signed by Judge John A Kazen) Parties notified. (jgr5) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Referral Judge Selected

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Jan 22, 2026

Advisory

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Jan 23, 2026

Response

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Feb 12, 2026

Order