Northern District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00024

#1

Jan 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jesus Evenor Morales Cruz. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $5; receipt number ATXNDC-16148033) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Cover Sheet) (Farnum, Vernal) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#2

Jan 28, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#3

Jan 28, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Before the Court is the petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Dkt. No. 1 . To the extent the petitioner seeks emergency relief in the form of a temporary restraining order (Dkt. No. 1 at 18), he must move for such relief in a separate motion. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than February 17, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than March 3, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 12:00 p.m. CT on January 29, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Court's resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1). Service of this Order, as well as the petition and its attachments (Dkt. Nos. 1-1 to 1-2), shall be made by the petitioner on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, by 5:00 p.m. CT on January 28, 2026, which shall constitute good and sufficient service on the respondents. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 1/28/2026) (ada) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#4

Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce E Owen, Warden, Eden Detention Center. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#5

Jan 29, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce E Owen, Warden, Eden Detention Center. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#6

Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE of Respondents re: 3 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer,,,,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce E Owen, Warden, Eden Detention Center (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 01/29/2026)