Eastern District of Texas • 9:26-cv-00102

#1

Jan 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-34853244) filed by Luis Ernesto Avalos Ibarra. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet List of Defendants, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit ICE Custody Status, # 5 Exhibit NOA I-864, # 6 Exhibit Bond Denial Order, # 7 Exhibit EOIR Docket, # 8 Affidavit USC Wifes Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Detention Timeline, # 10 Affidavit Declaration of Counsel, # 11 Exhibit Family Ties I-130, # 12 Exhibit USC Wife Medical issues) (Ruiz, Adalberto) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#2

Jan 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#3

Jan 14, 2026

CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (smg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Richard W. Bennett randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (smg4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.]

#4

Jan 27, 2026

First CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Luis Ernesto Avalos Ibarra, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CMRR from Alex Sanchez, # 2 Exhibit CMRR from Bret Bradford) (Ruiz, Adalberto) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#5

Feb 10, 2026

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Pamela Bondi served on 1/21/2026, answer due 3/23/2026, filed. (Ruiz, Adalberto) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#6

Feb 10, 2026

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Bret Bradford served on 1/20/2026, filed. (Ruiz, Adalberto) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#7

Feb 10, 2026

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Alex Sanchez served on 1/20/2026, answer due 3/23/2026, filed. (Ruiz, Adalberto) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#8

Feb 10, 2026

ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to USDC ED/TX - Lufkin (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (glc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 4:26-cv-00141. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#10

Feb 11, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Adalberto Ruiz on behalf of Luis Ernesto Avalos Ibarra. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11363741. (Ruiz, Adalberto) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Clerk's New Suit Notice

Feb 11, 2026

Attorney Adalberto Ruiz was contacted via email at alberto@ruizlawyer.com regarding instructions on being admitted to the ED/TX. (ljw)

Feb 11, 2026

Case assigned to District Judge Michael J. Truncale. (ljw)

Feb 11, 2026

Interdistrict transfer to USDC ED/TX - Lufkin. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 2/11/2026, filed. (glc4) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 2/11/2026.]

Feb 11, 2026

Case Transferred Out - District Transfer

Feb 11, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Feb 11, 2026

Remark

Feb 11, 2026

Case: Avalos Ibarra v. Noem, et al was filed on 2/11/26 and assigned to Judge Truncale. (ljw)