Northern District of Texas • 1:26-cv-00119

#1

Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Lina Rocio Garcia Afanador. 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-16281595) 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 Exhibit(s), # 8 Exhibit(s), # 9 Exhibit(s), # 10 Exhibit(s), # 11 Exhibit(s), # 12 Exhibit(s), # 13 Exhibit(s), # 14 Exhibit(s), # 15 Exhibit(s)) (Ridgeway, Amelia) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#2

Mar 17, 2026

Civil Cover sheet re: 1 Petition. (Ridgeway, Amelia) Modified docket text on 3/17/2026 (skh). (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#3

Mar 17, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (skh) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#4

Mar 18, 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 7, 2026. The respondents must file with the answer all records relevant to the resolution of the petitioner's habeas petition. The petitioner may file a reply to the respondents' answer by no later than April 21, 2026. In addition, the respondents are ordered to file, by no later than 5:00 p.m. CT on March 19, 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 (Dkt. No. 1 ). 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,Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration Review,Kristi Noem, Warden of Bluebonnet Detention Facility added. (Ordered by Judge James Wesley Hendrix on 3/18/2026) (skh) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#5

Mar 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lina Rocio Garcia Afanador. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Ridgeway, Amelia) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#6

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Omar Jose Famada-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Warden of Bluebonnet Detention Facility. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#7

Mar 18, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Warden of Bluebonnet Detention Facility. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Famada-DOJ, Omar) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#8

Mar 18, 2026

NOTICE of re: 4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE filed by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Warden of Bluebonnet Detention Facility (Famada-DOJ, Omar) Modified docket text on 3/18/2026 (skh). (Entered: 03/18/2026)