Middle District of Alabama • 1:26-cv-00045
Martinez v. Byrd (INMATE 1)
Terminated
Case Information
Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Bill Lewis
Referred to:
Chad W. Bryan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Terminated: January 29, 2026
Last Activity:
February 04, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AALMDC-3997594.), filed by MARIA ESTELA TETLA MARTINEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Cases in Favor of Petitioner, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons) (Weinstock, Karen) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/21/2026: # 4 Proposed Summons US Atty MDAL) (AM). (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and/or MOTION for Preliminary Injuction, by MARIA ESTELA TETLA MARTINEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Memorandum in Support of TRO Motion) (Weinstock, Karen). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 1/21/2026 (AM). (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 21, 2026
Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-3997624.) by MARIA ESTELA TETLA MARTINEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Good standing certificate) (Weinstock, Karen) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Jan 21, 2026
Case Assigned to District Judge Bill Lewis as presider judge and Magistrate Judge Chad W. Bryan as referral judge. (AM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Jan 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jan 21, 2026
Brief/Memorandum in Support
Jan 21, 2026
MEMORANDUM of Authorities in Support of 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order On An Emergency Basis MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Maria Estela Tetla Martinez. (NO PDF-See doc 2 -1) (AM)
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Affidavit of Service
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Affidavit of Service
#6
Jan 23, 2026
Order Setting Hearing on Motion
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Order Setting Hearing on Motion
#7
Jan 26, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Upon consideration of the 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and Attorney Karen Weinstock is ADMITTED Pro Hac Vice as counsel for Petitioner in this action. Signed by District Judge Bill Lewis on 1/26/2026. (AM) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#8
Jan 26, 2026
Reconsideration
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Reconsideration
#9
Jan 26, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
#10
Jan 26, 2026
Order Cancelling Deadline AND Order Setting Hearing on Motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
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Order Cancelling Deadline AND Order Setting Hearing on Motion AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#11
Jan 26, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
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Temporary Restraining Order
Jan 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#12
Jan 27, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#13
Jan 28, 2026
TEXT ORDER: For good cause, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to issue the appropriate summons in this case, including the 1 28 U.S.C. 2241 Petition and any attachments, to the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama and to the named Respondents. Signed by District Judge Bill Lewis on 1/28/2026. (AM) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
#14
Jan 28, 2026
Summons Issued as to USA
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Summons Issued as to USA
#16
Jan 28, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Jan 28, 2026
Order
#17
Jan 29, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#18
Jan 29, 2026
Motion Hearing
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Motion Hearing
#20
Jan 29, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#21
Feb 04, 2026
Transcript
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Transcript
Parties
Byrd (INMATE 1)
Party
Martinez
Party