Western District of Texas • 3:26-cv-00146

Valdes v. Bondi

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Case Information

Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to: Leon Schydlower
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 23, 2026
MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Yordan Roman Valdes. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for HC 2241)(jg1) # 2 Motion to appoint counsel) (jg1). # 3 fee waiver) (jg1). Modified on 1/30/2026 (jg1). (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jan 23, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Enriquez (jg1)
Jan 23, 2026
To be Referred to EP Mag Judge
#2
Jan 26, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Yordan Roman Valdes.(jg1) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#6
Jan 26, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Yordan Roman Valdes. (jg1) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
Jan 26, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 1 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis entered by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LS)
Jan 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jan 27, 2026
Transmitted via Certified Mailing of TEXT Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (jg1) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#4
Jan 27, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE. Signed by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (jg1) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Transmitted via Certified Mailing of 4 Order (jg1) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#7
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER DENYING 6 Motion to Appoint Counsel Signed by District Judge Leon Schydlower. (ll) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#8
Feb 02, 2026
Transmittal via Certified Mailing of 7 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel (ll) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#9
Feb 03, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt received signed Text Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (ll) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#10
Feb 05, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt returned signed of 4 Order (jg1) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#11
Feb 06, 2026
NOTICE of Change of Address by Yordan Romay Valdes (jg1) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Change of Address
#13
Feb 09, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt returned signed of 7 Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel (jg1) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#14
Feb 11, 2026
Transmitted via Certified Mailing of TEXT Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (jg1) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mailing
#15
Feb 16, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Federal Respondents Presumed Opposed Motion for Extension of Time by Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, U.S. ICE Field Office Director For The Western District of Texas Field Office. (Playton, Christina) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Answer
#16
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Federal Respondents1 Presumed Opposed Motion for Extension of Time by Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, U.S. ICE Field Office Director For The Western District of Texas Field Office. (Playton, Christina) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Answer
Feb 17, 2026
DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer Federal Respondents Presumed Opposed Motion for Extension of Time **THE DIVISION ON THE MOTION AND THE PROPOSED ORDER IS INCORRECT. IT SHOULD BE "EL PASO DIVISION". PLEASE CORRECT THE DOCUMENTS AND REFILE. (jg1)
Feb 17, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines: Pam Bondi answer due 2/18/2026; Kristi Noem answer due 2/18/2026; U.S. ICE Field Office Director For The Western District of Texas Field Office answer due 2/18/2026; Warden, ERO E. Montana Detention Facility answer due 2/18/2026. (jg1)
Feb 17, 2026
Text Order GRANTING 16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by District Judge Leon Schydlower. The subject deadline is now February 18, 2026, as requested. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LS)
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Feb 17, 2026
Deficiency Notice
#17
Feb 18, 2026
RESPONSE by Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, U.S. ICE Field Office Director For The Western District of Texas Field Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Fischer, Deborah) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
Feb 18, 2026
Set/Reset Answer Deadline
#19
Feb 24, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
#20
Mar 11, 2026
Notice of Filing
Main Document: Notice of Filing
#21
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
Main Document: Notice of Change of Address
#22
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Filing
Main Document: Notice of Filing
#23
Aug 17, 2026
Letter/Correspondence
Main Document: Letter/Correspondence