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Case Information
Filed: January 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Keith P. Ellison
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity:
March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34913444) filed by Wenseslao Cruz-Garrido. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 NTA, # 2 Exhibit Ex EOIR Notice, # 3 Exhibit Ex 3 Detainee Locator) (Rivera, Roberto) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 22, 2026
CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (glc4) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice re Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge (FORM, noticing)
#3
Jan 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
#4
Jan 22, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Answer due by 1/27/2026 (Signed by Judge Keith P Ellison) Parties notified. (glc4) (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document:
Answer
Jan 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (glc4)
Jan 22, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
Jan 23, 2026
Summons Issued/Not Issued
Jan 23, 2026
Summons Issued as to The United States Attorney General and Martin Fink, Warden. Issued summons delivered to US Marshals for service, filed. (glc4)
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
#6
Jan 30, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#7
Feb 03, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
Parties
Cruz-Garrido
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