Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-00872

#1

Mar 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Harold Ruben Cuesta Varona, Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez. (Filing fee $5.00; receipt number 400005829) 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. (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#2

Mar 18, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Immediate Release filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#3

Mar 18, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#4

Mar 18, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Habeas Corpus Petition filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#5

Mar 18, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Stay of Removal filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#6

Mar 18, 2026

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) File to: Appropriate Staff Attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#7

Mar 18, 2026

Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (Clerk's note: prisoner instructions) (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#8

Mar 18, 2026

Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (Clerk's note: non-prisoner instructions) (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#9

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER: The Court TRANSFERS this case to the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/18/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#10

Mar 18, 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). Initiating documents received by mail. 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. (kcr) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#11

Mar 18, 2026

Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (kcr) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7, 8. Wed Mar 18 11:15:15 CDT 2026 (crt)

Mar 18, 2026

NEW CASE NUMBER 3:26-cv-00872-E Varona et al v. Facility Administrator/Warden, Prairieland Detention Facility et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:26cv0325-P. Future filings should reflect only the new case number and be directed to the proper division (see LR 5.1(a)). Clerk to complete new case processing and mail notice of this entry to any party who did not receive it electronically. (ldm)

Mar 19, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10, 11. Thu Mar 19 10:55:58 CDT 2026 (crt)

#12

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY AND ORDER: Harold Ruben Cuesta Varona must address the following deficiency: Habeas corpus pleadings are not filed on the appropriate form. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 5/4/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 4/3/2026) (Attachments: # 1 AO 242) (rekc) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:12. Fri Apr 3 15:36:40 CDT 2026 (crt)

#13

Apr 17, 2026

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: The Court should deny Petitioner's motions seeking preliminary injunctive relief [Dkt. Nos. 2, 3, 5 ]. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 4/17/2026) (twd) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:13. Fri Apr 17 12:34:44 CDT 2026 (crt)

#14

May 04, 2026

ORDER ACCEPTING 13 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Denying Motions re: 2 Emergency MOTION for Immediate Release filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez, 3 Motion for TRO filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez, 5 Motion to Stay filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Mart. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 5/4/2026) (cea) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. Mon May 4 09:16:25 CDT 2026 (crt)

#15

May 15, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Accept Late-Filed Objections filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez as to Harold Ruben Cuesta Varona. (axm) (Entered: 05/17/2026)

#16

May 15, 2026

(AMENDED) PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Dayana Mariceida Fernandez Martinez as to Harold Ruben Cuesta Varona. 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. (axm) Modified on 5/17/2026 (axm). (Entered: 05/17/2026)

#17

May 19, 2026

ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTIES IN A 28 U.S.C. § 2241 HABEAS ACTION. The clerk has served this order and will regenerate notice of the petition and supporting documents to the designated Assistant US Attorney. Deadline to reply to the answer is 15 days. Show Cause Response due by 6/18/2026. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 5/19/2026) (rekc) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#18

May 20, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Acting Director, Facility Administrator/Warden, Secretary. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#19

May 20, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Acting Director, Facility Administrator/Warden, Secretary. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#20

Jun 17, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Acting Director, Facility Administrator/Warden, Secretary re: 16 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1 (Notice to Appear), # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 2 (Warrant for Arrest)) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#21

Jul 23, 2026

ORDER denying 4 Motion for expedited consideration of his habeas petition. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 7/23/2026) (cea) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:21. Thu Jul 23 09:33:42 CDT 2026 (crt)