Northern District of Texas • 3:26-cv-01159

#1

Apr 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Daynel Lopez Jerez. 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-16353456) 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 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Walker Gates, Jennifer) (Attachment 1 flattened on 4/13/2026) (kxm). Modified on 4/13/2026 (kxm). (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#2

Apr 10, 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). 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 McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#3

Apr 14, 2026

Order to Show Cause/Order to Answer

#4

Apr 14, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Durden-DOJ on behalf of Thomas Bergami, Todd Blanche, Joshua Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#5

Apr 14, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Thomas Bergami, Todd Blanche, Joshua Johnson, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Durden-DOJ, Todd) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#6

Apr 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court ORDERS Petitioner Daynel Lopez Jerez to appoint local counsel, in accordance with Local Rule 83.10, or to file a motion to proceed without local counsel, by May 15, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 4/15/2026) (chmb) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Order

#7

Apr 16, 2026

MOTION Proceed without local counsel filed by Daynel Lopez Jerez (Walker Gates, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#8

Apr 16, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#9

Apr 17, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 7 Motion to Proceed without Local Counsel (Ordered by US Magistrate Judge Brian McKay on 4/17/2026) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief