Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-00402

Villegas Valecillos v. Scott

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Filed: January 20, 2026
Assigned to: Orlando Luis Garcia
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: March 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 20, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 9634), filed by Freddy David Villegas Valecillos. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt, # 3 Copy of Envelope).(tt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jan 20, 2026
If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer. (tt)
Jan 20, 2026
THIS CASE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO JUDGE ORLANDO L. GARCIA. (tt)
#2
Jan 26, 2026
Case Opening Letter to Freddy David Villegas Valecillos. (tt) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: Case Opening Letter
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jan 26, 2026
To be Referred to SA Mag Judge
Jan 26, 2026
Remark (No Doc#)
#3
Jan 28, 2026
ORDER FOR SERVICE-1. Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 5 days afterservice. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents may, in lieu of a response, file a motion requesting additional time of up to 20 days to respond. See id. 2. Because this proceeding appears to turn on in large part on whether Petitioner is a detainee subject to § 1225(b) or § 1226(a), in preparing their response, Respondents must consider the attached orders and identify any material differences that exist between the facts in this case and those presented in those cases.3. If Petitioner elects to file a reply, she may do so no later than 7 days after the Respondents response is filed.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (mgr) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Jan 28, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt of 3 Order for Service 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (mgr) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Feb 09, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Feb 10, 2026
Acknowledgment of Service
Main Document: Acknowledgment of Service
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 11, 2026
Certified Mail Receipt
Main Document: Certified Mail Receipt
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 13, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#9
Feb 13, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
Feb 13, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Feb 14, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Habeas RECAP PACER
#12
Feb 17, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
#13
Feb 17, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Habeas RECAP PACER
#14
Feb 17, 2026
Brief
Main Document: Brief
Habeas RECAP PACER
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#15
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Habeas RECAP PACER
Feb 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#16
Feb 19, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#17
Feb 24, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
Habeas RECAP PACER
#18
Mar 02, 2026
Brief
Main Document: Brief
Habeas RECAP PACER
#19
Mar 10, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Habeas RECAP PACER
Mar 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Parties

Scott
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Villegas Valecillos
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