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Case Information
Filed: January 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Donald M. Middlebrooks
Referred to:
Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: February 20, 2026
Last Activity:
February 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 21, 2026
First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by J. MERCED CORTES AVALOS. . Filing fee $ 5.00. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Summon(s), # 4 Summon(s), # 5 Summon(s), # 6 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Roque, Alejandro) NOT PAID/NO IFP FILED. Modified text on 1/22/2026 (kpe). (Entered: 01/21/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 21, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. (kpe) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#3
Jan 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Filing fees not paid. Filer is instructed to file a Notice of Compliance of Filing Fee, and electronically pay the correct fees of $5.00 within 24 hours of this notice. (kpe) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#4
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Compliance of Filing Fee $5.00, receipt number AFLSDC-19144321, Electronic Habeas Civil Case Filing re 3 Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case (Roque, Alejandro) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
#5
Jan 22, 2026
Summons Issued as to USA
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Summons Issued as to USA
#6
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Filing Proposed Summons(es)
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Notice of Filing Proposed Summons(es)
#7
Jan 22, 2026
Summons Issued as to USA
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Summons Issued as to USA
#8
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#9
Jan 22, 2026
Summons Issued
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Summons Issued
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - ELECTRONIC CASE
Jan 22, 2026
Notice of Compliance of Filing Fee-5.00 Electronic Habeas Civil Case Filing
#10
Jan 26, 2026
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#11
Jan 26, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. This matter comes before the Court upon Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. Per 28 U.S.C. 2243, Respondents are ordered to, within three days of the date of this Order, show cause why the Petition should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 1/26/2026. (sk01) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Jan 26, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#12
Jan 27, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#13
Jan 29, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#14
Feb 02, 2026
Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause
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Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause
#15
Feb 11, 2026
Report and Recommendations
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