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Case Information
Filed: February 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenneth John Gonzales
Referred to:
Gregory J. Fouratt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: June 29, 2026
Last Activity:
June 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 16, 2026
COMPLAINT for Writ of Habeas Corpus against All Defendants ( Filing Fee - Online Payment), filed by Elidio Jose Pena Rojas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Juarez, Santiago) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
#2
Feb 16, 2026
PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. 2241, filed by Ray Carnes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit) (Juarez, Santiago) (Entered: 02/16/2026)
#3
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (dr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
United States Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales and United States Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Fouratt assigned. (dr)
#5
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Nora Marjorie Wilson on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Mary De Anda-Ybarra, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Wilson, Nora) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Mar 03, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
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Response (when not to a motion)
#7
Mar 12, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number 1009923 (dr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Mar 12, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#8
Mar 27, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order
#11
Apr 06, 2026
Certificate of Service
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Certificate of Service
#12
Apr 06, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#14
May 05, 2026
Memorandum Opinion and Order
#15
Jun 11, 2026
Petition for 2241 Relief
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Petition for 2241 Relief
#17
Jun 12, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales: The USAO shall ANSWER the Amended Petition within 10 business days of service of the Amended Petition. Petitioner may file an optional reply within 7 days after the answer is filed. Any outstanding filing fees are due within 30 days, if Petitioner has not already paid the $5.00 fee. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; Mary De Anda-Ybarra; Todd Lyons; Todd Blanche; and Markwayne Mullin. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Jun 12, 2026
Order
#18
Jun 23, 2026
Response (when not to a motion)
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Response (when not to a motion)
#19
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales denying 15 Amended Petition for a Writ of habeas Corpus by Elidio Pena Rojas. The Court denies Petitioner's motion because it seeks relief arising from the same detention addressed in the Court's prior order, Doc. 14. After reviewing the motion and the Government's response, the Court concludes that Petitioner has not demonstrated an intervening change in controlling law, availability of new evidence, or the need to correct clear error or prevent manifest injustice. The case is terminated, and 15 Petitioner's Motion for Status Inquiry and Request for Ruling is denied as moot. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Order
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