Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-00796

Silva Cardenas v. Mullin

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Filed: March 11, 2026
Assigned to: James E. Kinkeade
Referred to: David L. Horan
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity: March 12, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Juan Andres Silva Cardenas. 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-16266152) 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 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Gividen, Danial) (Attachment 1 flattened on 3/12/2026) (kxm). Modified on 3/12/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 11, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Juan Andres Silva Cardenas. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Gividen, Danial) (Main Document 2 flattened on 3/12/2026) (kxm). Modified on 3/12/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: CERTIFICATE
#3
Mar 11, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Juan Andres Silva Cardenas (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gividen, Danial) Modified event text on 3/12/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: MOTION
#4
Mar 11, 2026
Per S.O. 3-398, this case is reassigned to Judge Ed Kinkeade. Senior Judge David C Godbey no longer assigned to the case. (frw) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
#5
Mar 11, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (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 Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge David L. Horan. (kxm) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: New
#6
Mar 12, 2026
Order to Show Cause. 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,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Pamela Bondi,Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Robert Cerna,Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Todd Lyons,Ann Cruce-Haag-DOJ,Brian Walters Stoltz-DOJ for Markwayne Mullin added. Show Cause Response due by 4/13/2026. Replies due by 4/28/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 3/12/2026) (ndt) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
#7
Mar 12, 2026
Findings and Recommendations on Motion re: 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. The undersigned recommends that the Court deny the TRO Motion. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 3/12/2026) (ndt) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Findings

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Mullin
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Silva Cardenas
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