Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-00945
Hernandez v. Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Ada Elene Brown
Referred to:
Brian McKay
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Completed: August 31, 2026
Last Activity:
August 31, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. 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: 03/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Mar 13, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has not 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. (jnp) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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New
#3
Mar 13, 2026
Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (jnp) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
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Notice
Mar 13, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:2, 3. Fri Mar 13 12:21:11 CDT 2026 (crt)
#4
Mar 16, 2026
NOTICE of payment of fee filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez (mmw) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Mar 24, 2026
ORDER: The Court TRANSFERS this case to the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/24/2026) (jnp) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Order Transferring to Another Division
#6
Mar 24, 2026
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge McKay (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 McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cfk) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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New
#7
Mar 24, 2026
Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (cfk) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
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Notice
Mar 24, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Tue Mar 24 14:10:35 CDT 2026 (crt)
Mar 24, 2026
NEW CASE NUMBER 3:26-cv-00945-E Hernandez v. Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center et al has been opened following the order of transfer entered in case number 4:26cv0305-O. 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 25, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Wed Mar 25 09:46:30 CDT 2026 (crt)
#8
Mar 27, 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 added. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 3/27/2026) (axm) (Entered: 03/29/2026)
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Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer
Mar 29, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Sun Mar 29 20:16:27 CDT 2026 (crt)
#9
Mar 30, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center, Field Office Director, Dallas Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#10
Mar 30, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Pamela Bondi, Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center, Field Office Director, Dallas Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#11
Apr 09, 2026
FIRST AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. 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. (kcr) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#12
Apr 09, 2026
Supplemental Brief in Support filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez re 11 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (kcr) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Supplemental
#13
Apr 09, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Bond Hearing filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (kcr) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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EMERGENCY MOTION
#14
Apr 10, 2026
ORDER denying 13 Motion for Immediate Bond Hearing. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 4/10/2026) (ndt) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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Order on Motion for Hearing
Apr 13, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:14. Mon Apr 13 09:10:56 CDT 2026 (crt)
#15
May 01, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Prohibit Further Transfer Outside this District and, in the Alternative, for Order Requiring Advance Notice of any Transfer filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (axm) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Emergency MOTION
#16
May 01, 2026
MOTION to Substitute and Add Respondents filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (axm) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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MOTION
#17
May 01, 2026
NOTICE of Custodian Transfer and Change of Detention Facility filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (axm) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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NOTICE
#18
May 01, 2026
MOTION for Release on Bond filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (axm) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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MOTION
#19
May 01, 2026
Exhibit Binder in Support filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez re 15 MOTION to Prohibit Further Transfer Outside this District, 18 MOTION for Release on Bond. (axm) Modified filed date on 7/17/2026 (axm). (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Exhibit
#20
May 01, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jhon Andres Hernandez re 15 MOTION to Prohibit Further Transfer Outside this District, 18 MOTION for Release on Bond, 16 MOTION to Substitute and Add Respondents, 17 Notice Custodian Transfer and Change of Detention Facility. (axm) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#21
May 01, 2026
Sworn Declaration of Sponsor Nydia Sharraai Bernabel by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (axm) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Sworn
#22
May 01, 2026
Sworn Declaration by Jhon Andres Hernandez. (axm) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Sworn
#23
May 25, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center, Field Office Director, Dallas Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Notice to Appear (redacted)) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 05/25/2026)
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RESPONSE
#24
Jun 10, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center, Field Office Director, Dallas Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem re 23 Response/Objection, by mail to new address. (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#25
Jun 18, 2026
ORDER denying 15 Emergency Motion to Prohibit Further Transfer Outside this District, and, in the Alternative for Order Requiring Advance Notice of Any Transfer; granting in part and denying in part 16 Motion to Substitute and Add Respondents; denying 18 Motion for Release on Bond. The Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to substitute on the docket the Warden of Golden State Annex for the Facility Director of Prairieland Detention Center as the only proper Respondent in this habeas action and to terminate on the docket all other named respondents in this case. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 6/18/2026) (axm) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Jun 19, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:25. Fri Jun 19 12:00:47 CDT 2026 (crt)
#26
Jul 10, 2026
Mail returned as undeliverable. 25 Order received back from Jhon Andres Hernandez as Vacant; unable to forward. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (axm) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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Mail
#27
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER: On 6/18/2026, the Court issued an order in this case addressing the pending motions filed by Petitioner Jhon Andres Hernandez in this action under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (See Dkt. No. 25 .) On 7/10/2026, that order was returned to the Court as undeliverable. (See Dkt. No. 26 .) Hernandez has not updated his address, and it appears from available online records that he is no longer in ICE custody. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Respondent to file a notice no later than 8/3/2026 that specifically addresses Hernandez's current custodial status and its effect, if any, on his pending § 2241 petition. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 7/20/2026) (twd) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
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Order Setting Deadline/Hearing
Jul 20, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:27. Mon Jul 20 15:58:24 CDT 2026 (crt)
#28
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Release from Custody filed by Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center, Field Office Director, Dallas Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem, Warden of Golden State Annex re: 27 Order. (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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NOTICE
#29
Aug 05, 2026
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE on Case re: 11 FIRST AMENDED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. The Court should DISMISS the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, received on April 9, 2026, without prejudice as moot. (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 8/5/2026) (cea) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Aug 06, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:29. Thu Aug 6 07:51:25 CDT 2026 (crt)
#30
Aug 19, 2026
Mail returned as undeliverable. 29 Findings and Recommendations on Case received back from Jhon Andres Hernandez as not deliverable as addressed; unable to forward. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (axm) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Mail
#31
Aug 19, 2026
Mail returned as undeliverable. 27 Order received back from Jhon Andres Hernandez as not deliverable as addressed; unable to forward. No address update from last filed document. The current document has not been re-mailed. (axm) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Mail
#32
Aug 31, 2026
Order Accepting Findings and Recommendations re: 29 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jhon Andres Hernandez. The First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, received on April 9, 2026 (ECF No. 11), will be DISMISSED without prejudice as moot by separate judgment. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 8/31/2026) (frw) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#33
Aug 31, 2026
JUDGMENT. The First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, received on April 9, 2026 (ECF No. 11), is DISMISSED without prejudice as moot. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 8/31/2026) (frw) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Judgment
Aug 31, 2026
***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:32, 33. Mon Aug 31 12:31:04 CDT 2026 (crt)
Parties
Facility Director, Prairieland Detention Center
Party
Hernandez
Party