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Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Fernando Rodriguez Jr.
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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March 13, 2026
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#1
Feb 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35062606) filed by Francisco Miguel Cortez-Spinola. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit) (Mendez, Matthew) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 10, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
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Clerks Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection (FORM, noticing)
Feb 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt 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. (dlr1)
Feb 11, 2026
Referral Judge Selected
#3
Mar 13, 2026
ORDER re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ORDERED that by no later than 3/27/2026, Respondents shall file a response to the issues raised in the petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 USC 241 and complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief; and ORDERED that by no later than 4/7/2026, petitioner Francisco Miguel Cortez-Spinola shall file a reply in support of the relief that he requests. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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