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Filed: March 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Michael E. Farbiarz
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
April 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 29, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus seeking immediate release due to medical neglect ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17251252.), filed by VICTORINO CONTRERAS-MELENDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit A - Passport with H2A visa, # 4 Exhibit B - NTA, # 5 Exhibit C - Letters of Recommendation, # 6 Exhibit D - USCIS I 589 notice, # 7 Exhibit E - Politico article, # 8Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) Modified on 3/30/2026 (sks). (Entered: 03/29/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 29, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order for immediate release due to medical neglect by VICTORINO CONTRERAS-MELENDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Legal Memo for TRO, # 3 Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) Modified on 3/30/2026 (sks). (Entered: 03/29/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
Mar 30, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mar 30, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
Mar 30, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. (ps)
Mar 30, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Party Information. No Need to add addresses when entering the parties . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ps)
#4
Mar 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Mar 31, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#6
Mar 31, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
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Exhibit (to Document)
Mar 31, 2026
Text Order
#7
Apr 01, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#8
Apr 01, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#9
Apr 03, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Apr 06, 2026
Text Order
#11
Apr 07, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#12
Apr 07, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#13
Apr 10, 2026
Seal
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Seal
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CONTRERAS-MELENDEZ
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