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Filed: March 15, 2026
Assigned to:
James Wesley Hendrix
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Last Activity:
March 16, 2026
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#1
Mar 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Fernando Gabriel Vera Nieves. 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-16276091) 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 Cover Sheet) (Joaquin, Gina) (Entered: 03/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 15, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Fernando Gabriel Vera Nieves. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Joaquin, Gina) (Main Document 2 replaced on 3/16/2026 after flattening) (ada). (Entered: 03/15/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#3
Mar 16, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (ada) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
#4
Mar 16, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. The respondents are ordered to file an answer that shows cause why the petitioner's writ should not be granted by no later than April 6, 2026. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents answer by no later than April 20, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on March 17, 2026, a notice addressing whether the government will commit not to remove the petitioner pending the Courts resolution of the petitioners habeas petition (Dkt. No. 1 ). 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 shall mail a copy of this order to the petitioner or his attorney of record. Clerk's Note: 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 respondents. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 3/16/2026) (ada) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer AND ~Util - Modify Hearings/Deadlines (Full List)
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Cerna
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Vera Nieves
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