Southern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00121

Linares Castro v. Noem

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Case Information

Filed: February 04, 2026
Assigned to: Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
Referred to: Ignacio Torteya III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: February 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#2
Jan 26, 2026
(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Nancy E. Brasel per 3rd/4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elsa M. Bullard. Please use case number 26-cv-679 NEB/EMB.Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MMG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
#3
Jan 26, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondent's response to the Petition is due 1/28/2026. Petitioner's reply brief, if any, due 1/30/2026. Signed by Judge Nancy E. Brasel on 1/26/2026. (KDO) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#4
Jan 28, 2026
RESPONSE by Carlos Cisneros, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Le, Julie) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#7
Feb 04, 2026
Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#8
Feb 04, 2026
Order entered by the Court. Ordered that by no later than February 20, 2026, the Respondents shall file a response to the Petitioners request for injunctive relief. Ordered that by no later than February 27, 2026, the Petitioner may file a reply in support of injunctive relief; and Ordered that the parties shall appear via videoconference for a hearing on the motion for a preliminary injunction at 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 2026. (Served electronically on USAO per MOU.) Responses due by 2/20/2026. Replies due by 2/27/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dar1) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Order
Feb 04, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III randomly selected to receive referrals.The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (sac1)
Feb 04, 2026
Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Feb 04, 2026
Order
Feb 04, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#10
Feb 09, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Feb 09, 2026
Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)
#11
Feb 10, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#12
Feb 11, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice