Northern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00100

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Mar 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Javier Portillo Molina. 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-16250183) 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) Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exh. H, # 10 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Sosa, Dianisa) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (skh) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Javier Molina-Portillo re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,,, (Sosa, Dianisa) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than March 25, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than April 8, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on March 6, 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. Copies of all pleadings, motions, and orders will be served electronically upon the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(E) and by prior agreement of the Office for the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. **The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ and Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 3/6/2026) (amg) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 06, 2026

NOTICE of Respondents re: 4 Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer,,,,, Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,,,, filed by Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Southern District of Texas filed by Javier Molina-Portillo (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) ICE Detainee Locator) (Sosa, Dianisa) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,,,,, (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 25, 2026

Appendix in Support filed by Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas re 9 Response/Objection (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Pam Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marcello Villegas re: 8 MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division to the Southern District of Texas (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

REPLY (Response of Petitioner to Respondent's Response to his Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) filed by Javier Molina-Portillo re: 9 Response/Objection (Sosa, Dianisa) Modified docket text on 3/26/2026 (amg). (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Javier Molina-Portillo (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D) (Sosa, Dianisa) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

ORDER. Because the preliminary relief sought in the motion improperly seeks the same ultimate relief requested in the petition, the Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. (Dkt. No. 13) is denied. Molina-Portillo's petition (Dkt. No. 1) remains pending. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/3/2026) (mms) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

ORDER. Molina-Portillo's motion to transfer (Dkt. No. 8 ) is denied. As an"applicant for admission," he is properly detained without bond under Section 1225(b)(2)(A). Buenrostro-Mendez, 166 F.4th at 498. The Fifth Amendment does not require his release in these circumstances, nor does the APA, the Suspension Clause or the Accardi doctrine. Thus, the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ) is denied. Todd Blanche assumed the role of Acting Attorney General on April 2, 2026. Thus, he is automatically substituted as a party to this action. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/28/2026) (amg) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

FINAL JUDGMENT. For the reasons stated in the Court's order (Dkt. No. 15 ), it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (Dkt. No. 1 ) is dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close the case. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 4/28/2026) (amg) (Entered: 04/28/2026)