Western District of Texas • 5:26-cv-02151

#1

Mar 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by John Mugo. 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-16314310) 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. (Coker, Simeon) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 3/31/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#2

Mar 30, 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). Case received over counter or electronically. 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. (kxm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 3/31/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Case Reassigned to Judge Ed Kinkeade. Senior District Judge Jane J Boyle no longer assigned to the case per Special Order 3-358. (kxm) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 3/31/2026.]

#3

Mar 31, 2026

Memorandum Opinion and Order Transferring Case: Because Mugo was physically detained at an ICE facility in Pearsall, Texas, located in Frio County, within the San Antonio Division of the Western District of Texas, see 28 U.S.C. § 124(d)(4), when this case was filed and considering the exigent nature of the habeas relief sought, the Court ORDERS that this case be IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED to the San Antonio Division of the Western District of Texas under Sections 1406(a) and 1631. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L. Horan on 3/31/2026) (ndt) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 3/31/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#4

Mar 31, 2026

Case electronically transferred in from the Northern District of Texas-Dallas Division; Case Number 3:26-cv-00997. (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Orlando L. Garcia. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (mgr)

Mar 31, 2026

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Farrer (mgr)

Mar 31, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 31, 2026

To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

#5

Apr 01, 2026

STANDING ORDER for procedure in cases before Judge Garcia. All parties and counsel are directed to review Judge Garcia's Standing Order containing rules of practice, particularly the requirement of conference before filing a Motion to Dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6). Failure to follow these rules of practice could result in the Court striking the Motion to Dismiss on its own initiative without further notice. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (r013) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#6

Apr 01, 2026

ORDER FOR SERVICE. Upon review, it is ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall send copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order by certified mail return receipt requested to the Office of the United States Attorney. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall serve Respondent Warden, South Texas ICE Processing Center, with copies of the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) and this Order by certified mail return receipt requested. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must file a response to the Petition (Dkt. No. 1) within 5 days afterservice. If Petitioner elects to file a reply, he may do so no later than 7 days after the Respondents response is filed.. Signed by Judge Orlando L. Garcia. (rqr) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#7

Apr 01, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt of 6 Order, along with 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (rqr) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

#8

Apr 10, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#9

Apr 10, 2026

Certified Mail Receipt

#10

Apr 13, 2026

Response

#11

May 07, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Civil Case