Northern District of Texas • 6:26-cv-00038

Fernandez Chacin v. Valdez

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Case Information

Filed: February 06, 2026
Assigned to: James Wesley Hendrix
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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 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Nelson Enrique Fernandez Chacin. 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-16178147) 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. (Carlston, Christopher) (Entered: 02/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 09, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) (Entered: 02/09/2026)
#3
Feb 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Nelson Enrique Fernandez Chacin. (Clerk QC note: Affiliate entry indicated). (Carlston, Christopher) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#4
Feb 12, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than March 4, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than March 18, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on February 13, 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, shall be made by the petitioner on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Ryan Raybould, by 12:00 p.m. CT on February 13, 2026, which shall constitute good and sufficient service on the respondents. **Clerk's note: Order and Petition served digitally to AUSA. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 2/12/2026) (ada) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer AND ~Util - Modify Hearings/Deadlines (Full List)
#5
Feb 12, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Omar Jose Famada-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Phillip Valdez. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#6
Feb 12, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Phillip Valdez. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#7
Feb 12, 2026
NOTICE of re: 4 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer,,,, Modify Hearings/Deadlines,,, filed by Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Phillip Valdez (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#10
Mar 10, 2026
Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure
Main Document: Order of Dismissal or Administrative Closure

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Fernandez Chacin
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Valdez
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