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Filed: February 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Sidney Allen Fitzwater
Referred to:
Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
February 13, 2026
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#1
Feb 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Eduardo Argueta-Sanchez. 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-16193372) 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. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s), # 4 Exhibit(s), # 5 Exhibit(s), # 6 Exhibit(s), # 7 Cover Sheet) (Inman, Nicholas) (Attachment 7 replaced on 2/13/2026) (ndt). (Entered: 02/12/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#3
Feb 12, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (see Special Order 3). Case received over counter or electronically. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Brian McKay. (ndt) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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#2
Feb 13, 2026
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16193940) filed by Jose Eduardo Argueta-Sanchez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)Attorney Russell William Johnson added to party Jose Eduardo Argueta-Sanchez(pty:pla) (Johnson, Russell) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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Application
#4
Feb 13, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 2 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Russell W. Johnson. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater on 2/13/2026) (Senior Judge Sidney A Fitzwater) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#5
Feb 13, 2026
ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES IN A MOTION UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 2241: The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ, Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ for John Doe, Josh Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem added. The United States Attorney shall file an answer or response to the petition within SIXTY DAYS of the date of service of this order. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 2/13/2026) (knb) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
#6
Feb 13, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Omar Jose Famada-DOJ on behalf of John Doe, Josh Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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NOTICE
#7
Feb 13, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by John Doe, Josh Johnson, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
Feb 13, 2026
Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice
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Argueta-Sanchez
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NOEM
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